Fade to Black

Fade to Black

Fade to Black is a 2004 documentary about the career of US rapper Jay-Z. Filmed around the time of The Black Album, the movie also features many other famous names in hip hop music. This live concert at Madison Square Garden was meant to be Jay-Z's final performance, as he announced his intentions to retire from the industry. 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 and showing the viewers where his inspiration comes from.

quick facts
Release date:2004
Directed by:Pat Paulsen, Patrick Paulson, Michael John Warren
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:109 Minutes
Producer:Bob Ezrin
Cinematography:Theron Smith, Scott Lochmus

Cast of Fade to Black

Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Born:December 4, 1969
Age:42
Beyoncé
Beyoncé
Born:September 4, 1981
Age:30
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige
Born:January 11, 1971
Age:41
Damon Dash
Damon Dash
Born:May 3, 1971
Age:40
R. Kelly
R. Kelly
Born:January 8, 1967
Age:45
Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott
Born:July 1, 1971
Age:40
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