Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men

1h

Documentary

Transcending the music documentary genre by creating a new lane that merges music, socio-cultural commentary and and intimate family portrait of the Wu-Tang Clan.

Episodes

Cast

The Essence Of Wu

1. The Essence Of Wu

1h

10th May 2019

The RZA, The GZA, 'Ol Dirty Bastard, Inspectah Deck, Raekwon The Chef, U-God, Ghostface Killah, Cappadonna, Masta Killa and Method Man cut a song, Protect Ya Neck, and the world hasn't been the same since.

The Wu Dynasty Come Up

2. The Wu Dynasty Come Up

1h

17th May 2019

Wu-Tang Clan's underground rap single blows up and business moved fast. Despite their success, things were going on back home in the projects that affected their friends and family - the Wu weren't immune to it. Nor were they bulletproof.

After the Laughter Comes Tearz

3. After the Laughter Comes Tearz

1h

24th May 2019

The sweet smell of success was intoxicating but the death of a friend changed the way each member saw the world and the Wu. The members would all go on to have successful solo careers, and Wu-Tang's global footprint was massive.

Can It Be that it was all so simple then?

4. Can It Be that it was all so simple then?

1h

31st May 2019

Twenty-five years in, a family looks to cement a legacy. 'Ol Dirty is dead. Everybody has gone solo. The 'W' is fading. Yet Wu-Tang Clan, their logo, music and their message remain indelible fixtures in the history of music and America.

First air date

10th May 2019

Last air date

31st May 2019

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks