In the summer of 1993, the Wu-Tang Clan emerged from the slums of Staten Island, NY and took the hip-hop world by storm. Their legacy spanned over a decade, selling more than 20 million albums. Their talents brought them success and their music made them legends. This is their story..."WU: The Story of the Wu-Tang Clan" is an inspiring tale of the Clan's rise to power, fall from greatness and phoenix-like rebirth. This gem of a documentary includes a spectacular presentation of never before seen rare concert footage and interviews intimately narrated by acclaimed, Gerald "Gee-Bee" Barclay.
Direction
Gee-Bee's insider access feels stolen, not given.
Production
Rare archival footage that legit doesn't exist elsewhere.
Sound
Those dusty RZA beats hit different in context.
Director
Gerald K. Barclay
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Gerald 'Gee-Bee' Barclay was RZA's college roommate at Virginia State, explaining the unprecedented access that major studios repeatedly failed to secure.
This documentary captures the exact moment hip-hop's golden era curdled into commercial excess—Wu-Tang's chaos mirrors the genre's growing pains. The 2008 release intentionally coincided with their 15th anniversary comeback attempt.
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