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Cast
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| Sean 'Diddy' Combs | ... |
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| Common | ... |
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| R. Kelly | ... |
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| Mike D | ... |
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| Questlove | ... |
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| Slick Rick | ... |
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| Rick Rubin | ... |
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Afeni Shakur | ... |
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Beanie Sigel | ... |
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| Timbaland | ... |
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| Twista | ... |
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| Usher | ... |
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| Voletta Wallace | ... |
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| Pharrell Williams | ... |
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Jaguar Wright | ... |
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| Ye | ... |
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Directed by
| Patrick Paulson | ||
| Michael John Warren | ||
Produced by
| Randy Acker | ... | co-producer |
| Zennia M. Barahona | ... | post-production producer |
| Robert Ezrin | ... | producer |
| Andrew Fried | ... | associate producer |
| Jay-Z | ... | executive producer |
| Jon Kamen | ... | executive producer |
| Rich Kleiman | ... | producer |
| John Meneilly | ... | executive producer |
| Rick Mordecon | ... | co-producer |
| Frank Scherma | ... | executive producer |
| Justin Wilkes | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Jonathan Boehr | ||
| Theron Smith | ||
Editing by
| Jim Helton | ||
| Jonah Moran | ||
| Ron Patane | ||
| Adam Zuckerman | ||
Editorial Department
| Joe Gawler | ... | digital intermediate colorist |
| Dan Hacker | ... | post-production engineer |
| Zachary MacDonald | ... | post-production |
| Brett Mason | ... | on-line editor |
| Buckley W. Morgan | ... | assistant editor |
| Richie Roefaro | ... | post-production |
| Christian Zak | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Charles Herzfeld | ... | post-production coordinator (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| Gary Westcott | ||
Production Management
| Liz Bradley | ... | production supervisor |
Art Department
| Peter Aquinde | ... | assistant to production designer |
| Nathan Copan | ... | graphic designer |
| Charles Christopher Rubino | ... | graphic designer |
Sound Department
| Rich Cutler | ... | sound editor |
| Corey Gibson | ... | sound mixer |
| Mike Patrick | ... | sound effects editor / sound recordist |
| Mary Ellen Porto | ... | sound editor |
| Steve F.B. Smith | ... | sound consultant: Dolby |
Camera and Electrical Department
| George Bianchini | ... | steadicam operator |
| Robert Cooper | ... | lighting crew chief |
| Tyler D'Askquith | ... | camera operator |
| Glenn Felton | ... | dimmer technician |
| Nick Jackson | ... | lighting account manager |
| Luke McCoubrey | ... | additional photographer |
| Theron Smith | ... | cinematographer (2003) |
| Tom Thompson | ... | lighting technician |
| Peter Thornton | ... | camera operator |
| Joe Victoria | ... | jib operator |
Animation Department
| Vello Virkhaus | ... | animation director |
Additional Crew
| Jackie Bazan | ... | publicist |
| Randy Buzzelli | ... | tour manager |
| Ava DuVernay | ... | publicity consultant |
| Drew Findley | ... | video programmer |
| Demetri Jagger | ... | film projectionist |
| Andrew Kimmel | ... | transcriber |
| Christopher Lagdamen | ... | production assistant |
| Scott Floyd Lochmus | ... | consulting director |
| Sean Ludlam | ... | production coordinator |
| Becky Mendoza | ... | production assistant |
| Davi Russo | ... | graphics creative director |
Thanks
| Brett Goffin | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Classics (2004) (United States) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2005) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2005) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2005) (Japan) (DVD)
- United International Pictures (2005) (Argentina)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- DitlevFilms (end title sequence)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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, 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." Written by Sujit R. Varma |
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| Taglines | The ultimate concert. Now the ultimate movie. See more » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $449,331, 07 Nov 2004 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The Madison Square Garden, where the film was shot, was under common ownership with distributor Paramount from 1977-94, when it was sold by the studio's then new owners Viacom. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in From Marcy to Madison Square: The Story Behind 'Fade to Black' (2004). See more » |