...more of a character-driven, coming-of-age fictionalized account than a musical drama.
...a top-notch tale about the origin of hip-hop's most famous game-changers.
...it's delightful to see young versions of beloved musicians (and the casting here is incredible)...
Set against the physical and moral grayscale backdrop of Staten Island, Wu-Tang: An American Saga roars to life.
RZA and the Wu-Tang Clan have moved out of Staten Island to a mansion in the woods of New Jersey.
As an album deadline nears, RZA must reconcile with his cousin Dirty by any means necessary; Dirty takes refuge at Shurrie's apartment; the friendship between Ghostface and Raekwon strengthens as they discuss a potential collaboration.
Dirty takes on the persona of "Dirt McGirt" in the theme of a 1970s blaxploitation film, as he finds inspiration for his first solo album, "Return to the 36 Chambers."
The Wu-Tang Clan goes on a tour of the East Coast; the guys quickly discover that living on a bus together might not be all fun, as they're forced to deal with their problems face-to-face.
The tour is over; the paths of lesser-known Wu-Tang members are shown as they search for their voices amongst the crowd.
Examining Raekwon's inspiration behind his first solo album, "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..." through the lens of 90s gangster cinema.
To secure a deal for their new label, Divine must deliver on the promises he made to music executive Tommy Mottola; upon returning to Wu mansion, he learns that signing members and getting Dirty to feature on a song is easier said than done.
GZA takes on the persona of "The Genius" as he journeys through an alternate reality of New York City to unite the people using the music from his debut solo album, "Liquid Swords."
In early 1990s New York, Bobby Diggs strives to unite a dozen young black men who are torn between music and crime but eventually rise to become the unlikeliest of American success stories.
In early 1990s New York, Bobby Diggs strives to unite a dozen young black men who are torn between music and crime but eventually rise to become the unlikeliest of American success stories.