Fade to Black 20 years old
The ultimate concert. Now the ultimate movie.
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.
Credits
Fade to Black Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Kanye West He was 27, now 47 years old | as Himself |
| Mary J. Blige She was 33, now 53 years old | as Herself |
| Jay-Z He was 34, now 54 years old | as Himself |
| Memphis Bleek He was 26, now 46 years old | as Himself |
| Missy Elliott She was 33, now 53 years old | as Himself |
| Funkmaster Flex He was 36, now 56 years old | as Himself |
| Sean Combs He was 35, now 55 years old | as Himself |
| Ghostface Killah He was 34, now 54 years old | as Himself |
| Rick Rubin He was 41, now 61 years old | as Himself |
| Beyoncé She was 23, now 43 years old | as Herself |
Fade to Black Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Patrick Paulson as Director. | Directing |
| Michael John Warren as Director. | Directing |
Fade to Black (20 years)
The ultimate concert. Now the ultimate movie.
- Release day: Friday, November 05, 2004
- Runtime: 109 minutes