The first feature documentary from rap portraits
May the lord watch: the little brother story
Little Brother is composed of rappers Phonte, Big Pooh, and (formerly) producer 9th Wonder, the underground legends that bridged the gap between The Roots and Kendrick, Tribe and Cole, and De La and Drake. “May the Lord Watch” follows the rise, breakup, and reunion of Little Brother, detailing the vast impact of the preeminent 2000's rap group. The heart of the documentary however, lies in the unfolding relationship between members Phonte and Big Pooh, which begins in the wake of their challenging upbringings in the South, strains while coming of age together in the music industry, and resolves with an enduring friendship as the two men reunite and make their 2020 album "May the Lord Watch." The film is composed of never before seen archival footage, contemporary vérité scenes, and interviews from the group's members and their peers, all packaged in the framework of a 'UBN Made-for-TV Documentary', riffing on the UBN Network world of sketches found in Little Brother's music, making the film itself feel like an LB album.
Poster design by Christian Arnder.
A RAP PORTRAITS FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
Directed by Holland Randolph Gallagher (vacay)
Written by Yoh Phillips & Holland Randolph Gallagher (Rap Portraits)
Produced by Rap Portraits & Little Brother
With support from the Southern Documentary Fund.