Beyonce Knowles, Damon Dash, Foxy Brown

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...( read more  read more... ) 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, Rick Rubin, Slick Rick, P. Diddy and many others. Viewers get the rare glimpse of Jay-Z's creative process as he searches for inspiration, poetry, and perfection in his songs. Narrated by Jay-Z, his account of the night takes on reflections of his entire musical career and his journey that led to this one astounding, fabled evening--rightfully called "Fade To Black."

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  • August 8, 2007
    interesting...what black people do/act like when they get power/fame...what men do to feel loved...what humans do when all eyes are on them...not in a good way.
  • June 25, 2007
    Well made documentary, and the concert is fun to watch.
  • April 13, 2007
    "...crack the door and let God in."
  • August 20, 2009
    I liked it.. I'm into Jay-Z's music
  • August 20, 2009
    i really like jay-z..i think beyonce is so fit to him...and i like beyonce so much...i like black man or black girl...they r talented people...they can do anything...they perform so well...really!!!
  • July 18, 2009
    i will like to see it
  • July 15, 2009
    probably one of the best concert movies i seen....i only seen a few but it was ingenious to put some studio recording sessions.....in between....though his retirement was only like 3 years it was a good way to go out
  • April 29, 2009
    just look at the line up dont need to say no more.....
  • April 25, 2009
    Oh Jay-Z is a natural killa on anything he touches.
  • July 16, 2008
    i wish i could see it!!!!

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  • JATbobDYLAN93
    January 22, 2008
    I love this movie! He is the best rapper ever!!!!!!!!!!!! HOVA! HOVA!
  • marlne07guezodje
    July 20, 2007

    good day me this is just marlène to say that I love this film and that a day jaimerais to meet the principal actors of this film
    bye
  • jriv216
    March 22, 2007
    This is a great movie, period. You don't really have to be a Jay-Z fan to enjoy it. Just watching him go in the studio and make The Black Album is worth your time. It was a good time watching a great musical mind at work.
  • lilbree1225
    January 7, 2007
    all i scan say is great, as a big jay-z fan i love this dvd. I even watch it every time i see it on tv.. favorite

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