The A Z of Aaliyah, i D
Aaliyah transcends time. Her influence is everlasting revered by her peers, and built upon by todays fans and fresh faces. iD, MAC Cosmetics and The Haughton Family present AZ of Aaliyah, a modern homage to her music, dance, beauty and style. Director Cara Stricker reimagines the AZs alphabet format as Aaliyah would not bound by the confines of conventional language, but through a deconstructed narrative of Aaliyahs persona, artistry and legacy. This nonlinear structure is illustrated through multiple formats including archival footage, otherworldly studio scenes, and airy exteriors in Aaliyahs home of BedStuy, Brooklyn. From Missy Elliott and Timbaland to Princess Nokia, Empress Of, Keke Palmer and Alton Mason, the films 26 vignettes weave together a cast of fans, collaborators, and creative talent building on Aaliyahs influence today. Timbalands team scored the film with a modern interpretation of Aaliyahs sound. Aaliyah collaborators Tre Major, Eric Ferrell and Derek Lee consulted on
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