JAY-Z: Fade to Black
“The ultimate concert. Now the ultimate movie.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Paulson, Michael John Warren
- Original Title
- JAY-Z: Fade to Black
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- RadicalMedia, Roc-A-Fella Records, Paramount Classics
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Paulson, Michael John Warren
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Paulson
Director
Michael John Warren
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is JAY-Z: Fade to Black about?
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.
Who directed JAY-Z: Fade to Black?
JAY-Z: Fade to Black was directed by Patrick Paulson, Michael John Warren.
Who stars in JAY-Z: Fade to Black?
The principal cast of JAY-Z: Fade to Black includes JAŸ-Z, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Rick Rubin, Sean Combs.
When was JAY-Z: Fade to Black released and how long is it?
JAY-Z: Fade to Black was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for JAY-Z: Fade to Black?
JAY-Z: Fade to Black holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).