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Fade to Black (2004)
Description
An intimate look at hip-hop artist Shawn Carter, Jay-Z, revealing the multiple Grammy Award winning artist as never before, from his background and rise to fame to the recording of his last album. The film chronicles the legendary concert of Jay-Z's performance at Madison Square Garden in November 2003. In an unprecedented event, a hip-hop artist sold out an arena in only two hours. Nearly one year later, fans and artists alike still reflect on this monumental musical night. The event was a spectacular culmination of Jay-Z's recording career prior to his self-proclaimed retirement from solo performing. Yet this one night also defined a musical generation, showcasing the evolution and reach of the world's most popular music genre. Guest performers included Jay-Z's closest friends and music industry colleagues: Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, R. Kelly, Foxy Brown, Pharrell, and Questlove and The Illadelphonics along with appearances by hip hop icons Damon Dash, Rick Rubin, Slick Rick, P. Diddy and many others. Viewers get the rare glimpse of Jay-Z's creative process as he searches for inspiration, poetry, and perfection in his songs. Narrated by Jay-Z, his account of the night takes on reflections of his entire musical career and his journey that led to this one astounding, fabled evening--rightfully called 'Fade To Black.'
An intimate look at hip-hop artist Shawn Carter, Jay-Z, revealing the multiple Grammy Award winning artist as never before, from his background and rise to fame to the recording of his last album. The film chronicles the legendary concert of Jay-Z's performance at Madison Square Garden in November 2003. In an unprecedented event, a hip-hop artist sold out an arena in only two hours. Nearly one year later, fans and artists alike still reflect on this monumental musical night. The event was a spectacular culmination of Jay-Z's recording career prior to his self-proclaimed retirement from solo performing. Yet this one night also defined a musical generation, showcasing the evolution and reach of the world's most popular music genre. Guest performers included Jay-Z's closest friends and music industry colleagues: Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, R. Kelly, Foxy Brown, Pharrell, and Questlove and The Illadelphonics along with appearances by hip hop icons Damon Dash, Rick Rubin, Slick Rick, P. Diddy and many others. Viewers get the rare glimpse of Jay-Z's creative process as he searches for inspiration, poetry, and perfection in his songs. Narrated by Jay-Z, his account of the night takes on reflections of his entire musical career and his journey that led to this one astounding, fabled evening--rightfully called 'Fade To Black.'
Actors:
Jay Z,
Fonzworth Bentley,
Beyoncé Knowles,
Memphis Bleek,
Mary J. Blige,
Foxy Brown,
Michael Buffer,
Sean Combs,
Common,
Damon Dash,
Missy Elliott,
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Jay Z
4 December 1969, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Fonzworth Bentley
13 February 1974, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Beyoncé Knowles
4 September 1981, Houston, Texas, USA

Memphis Bleek
23 June 1978, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Mary J. Blige
11 January 1971, Yonkers, New York, USA

Foxy Brown
September 6, 1976 in Brooklyn, New York, USA

Michael Buffer
2 November 1944, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sean Combs
4 November 1969, New York City, New York, USA

Common
13 March 1972, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Damon Dash
3 May 1971, New York City, New York, USA

Missy Elliott
1 July 1971, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
Genre:
Documentary
Director:
Michael John Warren ,
Patrick Paulson

Michael John Warren

Patrick Paulson
Country:
United States
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