Spike Jonze has released the first full-length trailer for his upcoming documentary, Beastie Boys Story. The film, based on the live events of the same name, will chronicle the history of the Beastie Boys with archival footage of members Michael “Mike D” Diamond, Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz, and the late Adam “MCA” Yauch.
The two-plus minute trailer follows a short teaser video released last month and gives viewers a more in-depth look into the movie’s direction. It briefly describes the band’s unexpected rise to prominence, from a small-time punk rock band in New York City to a nationally-touring hip-hop outfit.
“We wanted to be rappers so bad, but we were mediocre rappers at best,” Mike D says in the trailer.
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Watch the full trailer below and click here for more information regarding the film’s release.
Beastie Boys Story – Official Trailer
[Video: Apple TV]
The Spike Jonze production will offer fans plenty of never-before-seen footage, photographs, and insight when it premieres in IMAX theaters on April 2nd. The documentary will then make its way, exclusively, to Apple TV+ on April 24th.