Fade to Black (2004 film)
Documentary about rapper Jay-Z
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Fade to Black is a 2004 documentary film about the career of American rapper Jay-Z. It also features many other famous names in hip hop music. This live concert at Madison Square Garden on November 25, 2003 was meant to be Jay-Z's final performance, as he announced his intentions to retire from the industry.[1][2]
Directed byPatrick Paulson
Michael John Warren
Michael John Warren
Produced byBob Ezrin
Rich Kleiman
Justin Wilkes
Rich Kleiman
Justin Wilkes
CinematographyPaul Bozymowksi
Scott Lochmus
Luke McCoubrey
Theron "Tee Smif" Smith
Scott Lochmus
Luke McCoubrey
Theron "Tee Smif" Smith
| Fade to Black | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Patrick Paulson Michael John Warren |
| Produced by | Bob Ezrin Rich Kleiman Justin Wilkes |
| Starring | Jay-Z Beyoncé |
| Cinematography | Paul Bozymowksi Scott Lochmus Luke McCoubrey Theron "Tee Smif" Smith |
| Edited by | Jimmy Helton Jonah Moran Ron Pantane Adam Zuckerman |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Paramount Classics |
Release date |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Fade to Black runs through some of the major parts of Jay-Z's Madison Square Garden performance while cutting to Jay-Z and his exploits, as well as insights into the making of The Black Album.[1][2]
Cast
The following musicians are credited with an appearance in the film:[3]