Notorious

Director: George Tillman, Jr.

Genre: Drama, Musical

Release Date: January 16, 2009 (U.S.)

Duration: 122 minutes

Cast: Angela Bassett, Derek Luke, Jamal Woolard, Anthony Mackie, Antonique Smith

Overview: In recent years, Notorious BIG rose from the streets of Brooklyn to become one of the most influential hip-hop artists of all time. B.I.G. is a gifted storyteller, his stories about violent life on the streets were told with a gritty, objective realism that won him enormous respect and credibility. His stories were universal and gave voice to his generation.