Fade to Black

Name: Fade to Black
Genre: Documentary
Released: November 5, 2004
Duration: 109 min
Rating: 59
Cast: Jay-Z, Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott

2004

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Paramount Classics | Release Date: November 5, 2004 | R

Starring: Jay-Z, Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott

Summary: Fade to Black chronicles the once-in-a-lifetime concert event of Jay-Z's performance at Madison Square Garden in November 2003. The film is an intimate look at Jay-Z, revealing the multiple Grammy Award winning artist as never before. (Paramount Classics)

Director: Michael John Warren and Patrick Paulson

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: R

Runtime: 109 min

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Richard Harrington

A spectacular concert documentary that also gives some fascinating insights into the making of "The Black Album." Read full review

Ned Martel

Even if the film could use some trimming, its hip-hop splendor proves hype-worthy. Read full review

Evelyn McDonnell

He'll be back; he's already back. But that doesn't mean the ''farewell'' wasn't worth it. Read full review

Robert Dominguez

A loving tribute to one of the most important figures in hip hop. From Jay-Z to himself. Read full review

Kevin Thomas

It's clear early on, however, that this is standard concert-film fare geared to the faithful. Read full review

Robert Abele

Routinely assembled live document. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

This masturbatory exercise is the least revealing "documentary" since Jerry Seinfeld's "Comedian." Read full review

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KevinD.

Jun 19, 2006

Absolutely well-put together as well as a blazingly entertaining, yet poignant documentary. And for you critics, if Dr. Todd Boyd likes, then you should too. A 10. I love this film.

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MatthewL.

Jun 19, 2006

Y'all are crazy. This movie was really good. It highlighted Jay-Z's last days as an artist in his career, and it was quite touching really. Not as funny or good as The Block Party, but still a gem. Jay-Z shows that even at his age, that he's still the best in the hip-hop industry.

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