''Fresh Dressed'' is a 2015 documentary film directed by Sacha Jenkins which chronicles the history of

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. The film is Jenkins' directorial debut. North American rights to the film were purchased by

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and StyleHaul following its premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. The film features

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, Swizz Beats, and other prominent hip hop figures as talking heads. CNN plans to air the film later in 2015.

Production

The film took Jenkins around 18 months to make. Nas co-produced the film with Peter Bittenbender and Marcus A. Clarke.

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