Part of Ego Trip’s “Under The Influence…” film series, the documentary was filmed in 1988 and broadcast on Philly public access channels. Focuses on three main acts: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Schoolly D and Yvette Money. link
Q: One of the really cool things about the film is how you were able to get access to the families of the artists featured. How difficult was it to convince Schoolly to do that given his on record persona?
A: It’s my favorite part of it too, because it reveals so much about a person. I remember loving the shoot on Schoolly-D’s steps. And loving his mom. I don’t think it was that difficult to arrange (his manager helped, I’m sure). I have to give him credit, it was a brave thing to do for an artist whose image was so wrapped up in a street persona. He was thoughtful and cooperative and it was great to see him in the neighborhood – with his mother, and especially with neighborhood children.
