Documentary Unearths New Revelations From Hip Hop Icon’s Life
Emmy Award®-winning film and television company TIME Studios announced the production of Understanding Christopher Wallace (WT), an intimate look at the untold life story of one of the greatest rappers to ever live – the late Christopher “ The Notorious B.I.G” Wallace – from the perspective of the son who never knew him. The documentary marks the latest announcement in a string of upcoming music-centric projects by TIME Studios as they continue to raise the bar in impactful and culturally relevant storytelling.
Recounted from the viewpoint of Christopher “CJ” Wallace, Biggie’s son who was 5 months old at the time of his passing, the documentary is an intergenerational coming-of-age story that spans a century of love and loss, dreaming big and overcoming grief. Directed by Vikram Gandhi (69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez & Barry), this intimate film is a dual narrative that navigates between the lives of both Christopher Jr. and Sr. – from the 2020’s back to the 1980’s – exploring concepts of identity, legacy, and fatherhood. As C. J. chases a deeper understanding of his own destiny, his quest uncovers a more holistic portrait of his dad than the world has ever known.
C. J. uncovers new revelations behind his father’s life story, discovering unseen personal effects, music, photo, and footage, and asking deep, and difficult questions of the late legend’s confidants, associates, and loved ones – including some of the biggest names in music, culture, fashion and Hip Hop, including his mother, Grammy-award winning singer Faith Evans as well as Jadakiss, Lil Kim, and Lil Cease more.
“The Notorious B.I.G. had such an immense impact on not only music, but also on popular culture as a whole. But this film is about so much more than that,” said Loren Hammonds, Head of Documentary at TIME Studios. “It’s about fatherhood, loss, and love. It’s incredibly special to be able to let audiences learn about the man behind the myth through C. J.’s eyes, and we’re very proud to play a part in carrying on Christopher Wallace’s inimitable legacy.”
“Over the past few years, I realized my personal journey is connected to understanding who Christopher George Latore Wallace was outside of his big rap persona,” said C. J. Wallace. “I am on a journey to fully understand the world he lived in and the massive impact he had on American and Black history and by doing so, I can ensure that I honor his hopes and dreams while I build and create my own legacy for future generations of Wallaces.”
”We are honored to partner with TIME Studios on the production of a deeply personal documentary for C. J. and the Wallace family. Working with Loren Hammonds and the incredible team at TIME as well as Vikram Gandhi, their wealth of experience in the documentary space is unparalleled, and has provided us with the best partners for this unique project,” said Willie Mack, Producer and Co-Founder of Frank White. “TIME’s expertise in sharing the stories of pivotal moments in history, aligns perfectly with our mission to bring a new and deeper understanding of the lives of Christopher ‘The Notorious B.I.G.’ Wallace and Christopher Jordan Wallace’s to the world. We cannot wait to share their remarkable journeys with audiences worldwide.”
”It’s an honor to document CJ’s personal odyssey to understand his father and to create a deeper and more definitive film about the man behind the persona Notorious BIG, Christopher Wallace.” said Director Vikram Gandhi.
Executive producers on the project include TIME Studios’ Loren Hammonds, Alexa Conway, Mike Beck, and Lynne Benioff and Frank White’s Wayne Barrow, Elliot Osagie and Doug DeLuca, produced by Frank White’s Willie Mack and Tiffany Persons and Director Vikram Gandhi.
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