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DMX: Don't Try to Understand

2021Movie1 h 19 min

DocumentaryMusic
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A deeply moving, melancholic documentary movie about a real life story and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

A focus on a year in the life of rapper Earl “DMX” Simmons as he is released from prison in early 2019 and attempts to rebuild his career in the music industry and reconnect with family and fans.

Feels like

  • Biographical Documentary
  • Raw & Intimate
  • Music Icon
  • Personal Struggles
  • Addiction & Redemption
  • Family & Legacy
  • Unflinching Portrait
  • Emotional Journey

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Christopher Frierson
Produced by
Barak Moffitt, Christopher Frierson, Daniel Seliger
Music by
Jackson Greenberg

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Facts

November 13, 2021 · 1 h 19 min · Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
November 13, 2021
Runtime
1 h 19 min
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
86 countries

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Questions about DMX: Don't Try to Understand

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Where can I stream DMX: Don't Try to Understand?

HBO Max

In the United States, DMX: Don't Try to Understand streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 85 other countries.

Is DMX: Don't Try to Understand worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.5).

Is DMX: Don't Try to Understand plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.