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The documentary was aired at SXSW and The Toronto International Film Festival in 2012. Roughly 200 hours of footage was shot, which was then edited in a two-month span. Capper followed Snoop to Jamaica to record the transformation, and gathered intimate interview footage with him as well.

The film was directed and produced by Andy Capper of Vice Magazine. The documentary also includes the heavy marijuana smoking in which Snoop participated, which is a common practice among Rastafari, and a common stereotype of how they practice their faith as well. The film includes many intimate moments with Snoop, where he discusses his personal thoughts and reasons for becoming Rasta. Wailer was Snoop's guide throughout the trip, leading him through his journey into Rastafari. While in Jamaica, Snoop collaborated with a few famous reggae artists, including Bunny Wailer and Diplo, to create the Reincarnated album, which focuses on love and nonviolence. The focus then shifts to his spiritual journey and new style of music. The documentary starts out by exploring Snoop's past his time on Death Row Records, the loss of his friends Tupac and Nate Dogg, and the murder accusation.

Reincarnated documents Snoop Dogg's transition into Snoop Lion, which involved him taking a trip to Jamaica to make a reggae album and discover more about the Rastafari faith. More recently, his peaceful and nonviolent state of mind became more evident, as he decided to begin participating the Rastafari faith, give himself a new name, and take on a new style of music.Īs most of those who follow the Rastafari faith do, Snoop decided to go through a transformation into his new self his new, Rastafari self. Though he was famous for being “gangsta,” Snoop had shown that he wanted peace as well especially after he just missed a conviction for murder in 1996 which helped him further himself even more from all the conflict happening in the industry around that time. The album sold more copies than any debut album ever had, making “Snoop Doggy Dogg” a well-known name. His popularity started back when he was a member of Death Row Records, where he released his debut album Doggystyle. From the start, Snoop was known for his gangsta raps, G-funk beats, and reckless lifestyle.

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