The documentary was filmed over a 5 year span (including 14 months to edit) & released in 2011. It could of been done & released a lot sooner, but halfway through filming my mom (r.i.p) had her stroke & fell into a coma. That stopped production on it for 2 years.
That is why I understand what you mean by some of what they are saying may sound dated. I tried to edit it to where it could either be timeless or capture a time period.
I sincerely appreciate the feedback though at my first attempt. Deep into it I was told I had bitten off more than I can chew by some County people who got behind the film & were interested in it being finished. It's not like doing music videos etc. Keeping the story line for an hour can be a headache at times.
I honestly didn't want to put my personal story into it, but was advised by County people that the filmed lacked heart & something to keep it grounded. I looked for other artist that perhaps I could follow one on his personal journey, but most had the typical rapper story, "I never met my dad, my mom was on welfare, we live in the hood & I slang dope."
At that point I had given up until I was told to add my personal story. I kicked it around for months undecided until I seriously unwillingly did it.
The rest is history my friend.
Thank you for your feedback.
