Death of a Dynasty (2003)

A young journalist, David Katz, who writes for a hip-hop magazine called "Mic Check", starts following a music mogul around as part of a story and over time incorrectly starts to think he ... See full summary »

Director:

Damon Dash

Writer:

Adam Moreno

Stars:

Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Capone Lee, Loon

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ebon Moss-Bachrach	...	Dave Katz
Capone Lee	...	Damon Dash (as Capone)
Loon	...	Turk
Robert Stapleton	...	Jay-Z / Bootlegger 1 / Hot Boy 1 / Dre / A1 / Gay Guy
Rashida Jones	...	Layna Hudson
Stephanie Raye	...	Monica (as Stephanie Ray)
Damon Dash	...	Harlem
Charlene	...	Miss Jones
Chloë Sevigny	...	Sexy Woman No. 1
Kari Wuhrer	...	Sexy Woman No. 2
Jamie-Lynn Sigler	...	Sexy Woman No. 3 (as Jamie-Lynn DiScala)
Beanie Sigel	...	Charles 'Sandman' Patterson / Himself
Adam Moreno	...	A&R Guy / Hipster / Lew Chaplin (as Mr. Blue)
Sale Johnson	...	Enchante R&B Singer No. 1
Lorraine Bracco	...	Enchante R&B Singer No. 2

Storyline

A young journalist, David Katz, who writes for a hip-hop magazine called "Mic Check", starts following a music mogul around as part of a story and over time incorrectly starts to think he is part of that world, which leads to him writing an article for a gossip newspaper that starts a rivalry between the producer and his most famous rapper.

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Plot Keywords:

hip hop | rap

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Taglines:

You heard the rumors

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Genres:

Musical | Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language, some drug and sexual content

Details

Official Sites:

TLA Releasing [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 July 2007 (Japan)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$28,107 (USA) (29 April 2005)

Gross:

$41,382 (USA) (24 June 2005)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dash Films, Entertainment Funding Group, Intrinsic Value Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Ebon Moss-Bachrach

I AM COMMENTING ON ONE OF THE COMMENTS ON HERE AS WELL AS MY OWN COMMENTING - Ebon Moss-Bachrach (the lead character in this movie) and I attended William Esper Studios together back in 1999. I told him he'd make it - and he did. I can also guarantee Hollywood hasn't spoiled this beautiful artist - he had a soft, humble way about him that I am sure will never change.

He was one of our best in the class - I saw talent in him from day one, aside from being beautiful. YOU OBVIOUSLY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT TRUE ACTING OR ARTISTIC TALENT. OF COURSE HE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE POSING. HE IS PLAYING A POSER UNTIL THE END WHEN HE DOES AN IMPECCIBLE JOB OF TURNING AROUND WHEN HE THINKS HIS FRIEND IS DYING.

Movie was great - check out his other works. Also - Law and Order - Trial By Jury - he plays Danny Wallace - totally in the moment, wrapped as tight as you are going to get - you forget it's Ebon - even when you know him, like I do. I LOVE AND MISS YOU, EBON. I STILL OWE YOU A DINNER.....