Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men

Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men

2019
1 Season
7.4
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

The Essence Of Wu
E1May 10, 20191h

The Essence Of Wu

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
E2May 17, 20191h

The Wu Dynasty Come Up

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
E3May 24, 20191h

After the Laughter Comes Tearz

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?
E4May 31, 20191h

Can It Be that it was all so simple then?

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.

Top Cast

U-God

U-God

Self

Inspectah Deck

Inspectah Deck

Self

Ol' Dirty Bastard

Ol' Dirty Bastard

Self (archive footage)

Method Man

Method Man

Self

The GZA

The GZA

Self

Raekwon

Raekwon

Self

Ghostface Killah

Ghostface Killah

Self

Masta Killa

Masta Killa

Self

Cappadonna

Cappadonna

Self

RZA

RZA

Self