Tune in to see “Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys,” the first official documentary about the late iconic Grammy®-nominated musician and legendary founding member of the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, a rap group from Staten Island which achieved fame after its 1993 debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).
The two-hour special that premieres on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on A & E is co-directed by Emmy® and Peabody Award-winning Director Sam Pollard (”MLK/FBI,” “Black Art: In The Absence of Light”) alongside his son Jason Pollard (”Get Me Roger Stone, “Bitchin’ The Sound and Fury of Rick James”).
Produced by Pulse Films (”Beastie Boys Story,” “Meet Me in the Bathroom”), “Four Screens,” and the Ol’ Dirty Bastard Estate in association with GroupM Motion Entertainment, “Ol Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys” features the artist’s closest friends and family, including Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan members Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, ODB’s wife Icelene Jones, his son Bar-Sun Jones, his parents, recording industry executives, and many more.
A & E reveals viewers will see never-before-seen personal archive shot by his wife, Icelene, depicting ODB as a man, a father, and the husband that he was.
This defining documentary provides an intimate, behind the scenes picture of ODB’s life and reflects on the lasting impact he had on music and culture.
“Part of A&E’s DNA is telling the stories of iconic people who have left a lasting impact on culture and the world,” said Elaine Frontain Bryant, executive vice president and Head of Programming for A&E. “‘Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys’ does just that with intimate, never-before-seen footage and interviews with the people who knew him best. The documentary tells his story while celebrating his life and his lasting impact on hip-hop and the music industry.”
A LITTLE ABOUT ODB
Born Russell Jones in 1968 in Brooklyn, ODB developed a unique persona and rhyme style that set him apart from his contemporaries.
In his short 35 years of life and long after his passing, ODB has had a significant influence on a whole generation of fans and performers.
The documentary centers on his solo career, from his first album release until his untimely passing from a drug overdose in 2004.
Charting his rise and fall, the film translates into a modern narrative that looks back at his trauma-filled childhood to examine how it influenced the man and artist he would become.
The documentary is an in depth look at the complexities of his life including addiction, adultery, fame, mental illness, sudden wealth, race and criminal justice, and asks the question if the media and music industry contributed to hastening his demise.
“I am so happy to have brought this documentary about my husband’s life to the screen,” says administrator of the Estate of ODB and wife Icelene Jones. “He was and is an inspiration to my family, children, and fans across the world. It’s been amazing to work on this project with my partners at Four Screens, as well as Pulse and A&E. Like all of hip-hop, I have missed his energy. This project has let me know that he is alive and well in all of our hearts.”
“Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys” will be available on demand and to stream the next day on the A&E app, AETV.com and across major TV providers’ VOD platforms. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for “Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys.”
HOW TO STREAM “OL’ DIRTY BASTARD: A TALE OF TWO DIRTYS” ONLINE FOR FREE
If you’re a cord-cutter or don’t have cable, you can watch “Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys” online on any one of the following streaming platforms, and get it for free via a trial offer:
- Philo TV — seven-day free trial. At just $25 a month, this is one of the most cost-friendly streaming services.
- Direct TV Stream — five-day free trial. This service is also currently offering $120 off the first year of service.
- Sling TV — no free trial, a special offering of half-off the first month ($20) to new subscribers.
- Hulu + Live TV — note, some limitations depending on geographic area. No free trial.
WHAT CHANNEL IS A & E ON?
If you are watching on cable, catch “Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys” on A & E.
You can find which channel A & E is on by using the channel finders here: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, DIRECTV and Dish.
BEHIND THE SCENES
“Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys” is produced for A&E by Pulse Films, Four Screens, and the Ol’ Dirty Bastard Estate in association with GroupM Motion Entertainment.
The film is directed by Sam Pollard and Jason Pollard. Sam Bridger, Nelesh Dhand, and Alice Rhodes serve as executive producers for Pulse Films. Chet Fenster and Richard Foster serve as executive producers for GroupM Motion Entertainment. Messiah Jacobs, Nicole Beckett, Icelene Jones, and Bar-Sun Jones serve as executive producers representing Four Screens and the Ol’ Dirty Bastard Estate. Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Abramson serve as executive producers for A&E.
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