RD20
Synopsis
The documentary tracks the making of Reasonable Doubt, Hova's rise to stardom, and the legacy of the iconic album. Directed by Scheme Engine, the doc is broken up into segments named for the album's tracks ("Brooklyn's Finest," "Can't Knock The Hustle," "Politics As Usual" "Friend or Foe," "Dead Presidents II"). The film features interviews from members of the Reasonable Doubt production team (DJ Clark Kent, DJ Premier, Ski) as well as album cover photographer Jonathan Mannion, Reasonable Doubt guest artist Memphis Bleek, and Roc-a-Fella co-founder Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Lest you think the doc will be exclusively talking heads, the film also features footage of Jay Z performing tracks off the album in a studio and at Barclays Center.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scheme Engine
- Original Score
- Lucas Ellman
- Original Title
- RD20
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scheme Engine
Lucas Ellman
Ben Vogel
James Rothman, Bill Horace, Matt Michener
JAŸ-Z, James Rothman, Devin Chanda, Charles Todd, Christina Chironna
Department Leadership Roster
Scheme Engine
Director
James Rothman
Producer
Charles Todd
Producer
Christina Chironna
Producer
Beto Vargas
Producer
Ben Vogel
Director of Photography
James Rothman
Editor
Bill Horace
Editor
Jason Kpana
Producer
Matt Michener
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About RD20
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is RD20 about?
The documentary tracks the making of Reasonable Doubt, Hova's rise to stardom, and the legacy of the iconic album. Directed by Scheme Engine, the doc is broken up into segments named for the album's tracks ("Brooklyn's Finest," "Can't Knock The Hustle," "Politics As Usual" "Friend or Foe," "Dead Presidents II"). The film features interviews from members of the Reasonable Doubt production team (DJ Clark Kent, DJ Premier, Ski) as well as album cover photographer Jonathan Mannion, Reasonable Doubt guest artist Memphis Bleek, and Roc-a-Fella co-founder Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Lest you think the doc will be exclusively talking heads, the film also features footage of Jay Z performing tracks off the album in a studio and at Barclays Center.
Who directed RD20?
RD20 was directed by Scheme Engine.
Who stars in RD20?
The principal cast of RD20 includes JAŸ-Z, Briant "B-High" Biggs, Kareem 'Biggs' Burke, DJ Clark Kent, DJ Premier.
When was RD20 released and how long is it?
RD20 was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 35m.
Who composed the musical score for RD20?
The original motion picture soundtrack for RD20 was composed by Lucas Ellman.