The history of the Staten Island MC's will finally be unveiled as the documentary Wu: The Story Of The Wu-Tang Clan is set to be released on DVD.
The film is both directed and narrated by Gerald "Gee Bee" Barclay, who has directed several Wu-Tang music videos in the past, including "The Mystery Of Chessboxin'" and "Method Man." Chronicling the rise of the Shaolin collective, the documentary features never before seen interviews with the group and rare concert footage. The film also has appearances from DJ/writer/radio and TV personality Bobbito Garcia, legendary Video Music Box host Ralph McDaniels, and noted hip-hop journalist Bonz Malone, among others.
No details have been released on when the documentary will be available.
In related news, the Clan has teamed up with Loud Records to sponsor a contest in which one fan will have a chance to be the opening act for the group's last stop on the "Rock The Bells" tour.
The contest, which is being held from now until August 20, will allow would-be MC's to record their own songs via Loud.com's free, online recording studio over authentic RZA beats. The winner will get to hit the stage as the Wu's opening act on the final leg of the September 1 "Rock The Bells" show in Oahu, Hawaii. The tour includes an all-star lineup, with acts like Rage Against The Machine, Public Enemy and Nas.
The entries will be reviewed by the website's A&R staff and narrowed down to 10 finalists, with the grand prize winner to be chosen by the RZA himself on August 27.