Fade to Black (2004)

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109 min - Documentary

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Ratings: 6.2/10 from 641 users Metascore: 59/100
Reviews: 6 user | 26 critic | 20 from Metacritic.com

Filmed during his "Black Album" era, Jay-Z looks back on his career as one of rap music's most successful emcees and entrepreneurs.

Directors:

Patrick Paulson, Michael John Warren

Stars:

Jay-Z, Rick Rubin and Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott

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Cast

Credited cast:
	Jay-Z	...	Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
	Farnsworth Bentley	...	Himself
	Memphis Bleek	...	Himself
	Mary J. Blige	...	Herself
	Foxy Brown	...	Herself
	Michael Buffer	...	Himself
	Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs	...	Himself
	Common	...	Himself
	Mike D	...	Himself
	Damon Dash	...	Himself
	Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott	...	Herself
	Funkmaster Flex	...	Himself
	Freeway	...	Himself
	R. Kelly	...	Himself
	Ghostface Killah	...	Himself

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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... Written by Sujit R. Varma

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