Film
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
- 7:30PM
Putnam Triangle Plaza (22 Putnam Ave)
Every legend has an origin story. Christopher Wallace, aka the Notorious B.I.G., remains one of hip-hop’s—and Brooklyn’s—most beloved icons, renowned for his distinctive flow and autobiographical lyrics. This documentary celebrates his life through rare behind-the-scenes footage and the testimonies of his closest friends and family, revealing a side of Biggie Smalls that the world never knew.
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