AceShowbiz - Big Boi is expanding his creative reach by serving as an executive producer on a significant documentary centered on Atlanta’s transformation during the 1996 Olympics period.

The Outkast icon has partnered with director Jami McCoy to develop We Ran The City, a feature-length film that delves into how Atlanta evolved in those critical years. The documentary is not merely about sports but rather an intricate exploration of how the city emerged as a cultural powerhouse.

According to Deadline, the film offers diverse perspectives from individuals who experienced that era firsthand, including law enforcement officials, political leaders, entrepreneurs, and street figures. This multifaceted approach reveals the complex social and political dynamics that shaped Atlanta at the time.

Given his deep connection to Atlanta’s culture, Big Boi is uniquely positioned to bring authenticity and insight to the project. The documentary highlights influential figures such as Roderick Anderson, known as “The Terminator,” undercover agent Glen Cummings, and political leaders including Mayors Bill Campbell and Kasim Reed.

Additionally, Dr. Maurice Hobson contributes essential historical and social context that ties the narrative together, enriching the film’s examination of Atlanta’s transformation.

Jami McCoy is directing and also shares executive producer credits with Big Boi and Robert Slocum. Beyond the documentary, the creative team is developing a limited fictional series titled 96, based on the same material. This dual-format storytelling aims to capture both the factual and dramatized experiences of Atlanta during this pivotal time.

This project holds significant importance in hip-hop history, documenting how Atlanta’s cultural evolution influenced the sound and identity of modern rap music.