Last night, The Urban Daily was treated to an advance screening of This Is Jim Jones. The documentary is another project in the long list of things to look forward from the Dipset Capo as he preps for his new album Pray IV Reign. While the film chronicles Jones’ entire life, there are some key members that have remained in Jones’ life such as Damon Dash, Juelz Santana and Freeky Zeeky.
The flick is funny with Jimmy providing the narrative and the humor throughout the hour-and-some-change movie. In one particular scene, Dash brings Jim Jones with him to an upscale event and while Dame’s intent was to expand Jones’ horizons, the new face of the Diplomats looks completely out of place.
With the beginning chapters focusing on Jones’ upbringing in Harlem, family turmoil, gang affiliation and reckless behavior – Jones tries to keep his family (both professional and personal) in check with Damon Dash as his mentor and friend.
One of the must-see-parts in This Is Jim Jones is where Jimmy speaks on his relationship with Cam’Ron (“We’re frenemies.“), his thoughts on the Roc-A-Fella break-up and their on-and-off beef with Jay-Z.
“He is too old to be doing what he doing and he dresses horrible,” Jones says about former boss, Jay-Z.
The documentary goes extensively through Jim Jones’ career and although major issues are addressed and current hot-button topics get some screen time, This Is Jim Jones at times does feel like a marketing ploy for Pray IV Reign with “Precious” (featuring Ryan Leslie) blaring in the background.
All in all, the film hits stores on May 12th with the album to hit stores and online on March 24th.
Check out the trailer for This Is Jim Jones below:
