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The Defiant Ones(2017)
78%
100 Votes
Overview
A four-part documentary series that tells the stories of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre -- one the son of a Brooklyn longshoreman, the other straight out of Compton - -- and their improbable partnership and surprising leading roles in a series of transformative events in contemporary culture.
Type: Miniseries
Status: Ended
Languages: English
Countries:
United States of America
Networks:
Production Companies:
Silverback 5150 Pictures
Top 2 Billed Cast
Dr. Dre
Self
Jimmy Iovine
Self
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