Benny Boom Speaks On Ryan Coogler, Getting The 2Pac Biopic, LL Cool J On Jam Master Jay Passing, And Praise For Spike Lee

What does it take to direct a legendary biopic or gain the trust of icons like Nas and Allen Iverson? Recorded live at Surrounded By Stories 2025 inside New York City's historic SVA Theatre, moderator Greg Cally sits down with acclaimed filmmakers Benny Boom ("All Eyez on Me," Tupac Biopic, STARZ's Power), One9 ("Nas: Time Is Illmatic," Amazon's upcoming Allen Iverson documentary), and Academy Award nominee Kevin Wilson Jr. ("My Nephew Emmett,") for an in-depth conversation about documentaries, biopics, creative freedom, and the realities of filmmaking. The panel explores how One9 earned Nas' trust to make the critically acclaimed "Time Is Illmatic," Benny Boom's experience directing the Tupac biopic "All Eyez on Me," Kevin Wilson Jr.'s approach to honoring Emmett Till's legacy in his Oscar nominated short film, and the lessons they've learned from working with Robert De Niro, Spike Lee, Ryan Coogler, Netflix, ESPN, and more. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, documentary enthusiast, or simply love hearing the stories behind great films, this conversation is packed with practical advice, behind the scenes stories, and career changing insights.