Jay-Z Movies
- 2014
1981's beloved musical gets rebooted with this Overbrook Entertainment/Sony Pictures production surrounding a rags-to-riches orphan played by Beasts of the Southern Wild's Quvenzhane Wallis. Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, produce alongside Jay-Z, with Easy A's Will Gluck directing. Jamie Foxx co-stars. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi
- Starring:
- Willow Smith
- 2011
- NR
First-time feature filmmaker Terence Nance mixes avant-garde filmmaking techniques with animation and live action to document the burgeoning relationship between himself and a pretty young woman (Namik Minter) as it wavers between friendship and romance. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- 2008
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This tenth installment in the Cocaine City franchise goes to the streets to gather contributions from some of hip-hop's biggest names such as Lil' Wayne, 50 Cent, and T.I.. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi
- Starring:
- T.I., Ms. New York, (more)
- 2008
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This two hour release compiles interviews with artists in and around the hip hop scene, along with footage from various events to create a detailed, inside look at the industry, from Jay-Z chronicling his long and exciting career, to backstage footage from the Ozone Awards. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jay-Z
- 2007
Classic Albums: Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt documents the making of the hip-hop mogul's influential first album. Many of the people involved in the process of recording the tracks sit for interviews that shed light on how the music was created. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- 2005
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The biggest stars in modern hip-hop let it all hang out in this release that takes a look behind the music and into the lifestyle of such lyrical masterminds as 50 Cent, Kanya West, Jay-Z, and Jadakiss. In addition to candid interviews, backstage mayhem, and powerhouse performances, fans also get to see their favorite hip-hop stars in the recording studio doing what they do best. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- 2005
- R
Experience the story of three brothers from South Jamaica, Queens, New York and the allegedly destructive effect that their actions had on the lives of everyday people in 23 states in a documentary featuring special appearances by Russell Simmons, Fat Joe, Magic Juan, and a whole host of hip-hop favorites. For nearly 25 years, the three elusive brothers evaded the watchful eye of the federal government, but you can't run forever, and when authorities from South Carolina broke judicial barriers to bring the trio to justice, the controversy that followed would make headlines across the nation. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
The Art of 16 Bars features interviews with major hip-hop stars that involve them discussing how they rose to prominence. Among the artists who offer their insights are 50 Cent, Nas, Kanye West, Russell Simmons, and The RZA. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
Take an intimate look at the lives and work of some of the hottest artists on the hip hop scene in this video hosted by Mark Sain Juste and Natasha Williams. In addition to getting the scoop straight from the source in interviews with Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Naughty by Nature, and Skee Lo, fans are also invited to step inside the studio with The Neptunes' Pharrell Williams and listen in as Snoop Dogg discuses the current state of hip hop as well as his opinions about Master P and No Limit. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Natashia Williams
Music Video Distributors and 2RS Entertainment present this entry in the Urban Spotlight video-magazine series. Hip Hop All Stars features a number of segments on various aspects of the rap-music industry, from interviews with musicians to video clips to the cars and clothes that help define the community. Among the hip-hop performers making appearances are Xzibit, Outlaws, Ras Kass, and MC Lyte. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
One of the biggest artists in hip-hop, rapper Jay-Z surprised fans in 2003 when he announced he would retire following the release of his hotly anticipated collection The Black Album. In November of 2003, not long after the album hit stores, Jay-Z staged a special show at New York City's Madison Square Garden, in which he performed alongside some of the most popular and influential acts in hip-hop and R&B, including R. Kelly, Beyoncé Knowles, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, ?uestlove, Pharrell Williams, P. Diddy, and more. Billed as Jay-Z's final solo performance (though he would stage a collaborative tour with R. Kelly in the fall of 2004), Fade to Black is a concert documentary that captures both the action on-stage and the celebration behind the scenes; the film also features an inside look at the making of The Black Album. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jay-Z
- 2004
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Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, burst onto the hip-hop scene in 1996 with the release of his debut LP, Reasonable Doubt. Seven years later, when he began his self-imposed retirement from performing, Jay-Z had grown to be one of the most powerful forces in all of popular music, both as an award-winning and chart-topping emcee and as a wildly successful producer and businessman. This unauthorized biographical documentary from Music Video Distributors provides an intimate retrospective look at the life and career of the music icon. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- 2003
Get lost in the infectious world of hip-hop with this collection of concert performances and in-depth interviews featuring some of the best-known artists to drop the beats and voice the rhymes. With live clips from Nore, Jay-Z, Onyx, Hahz Da Rippa, and The Lox - not to mention interviews with 50 Cent and Noriega - Shades of Hip Hop is the place to go for the very best in hip hop culture and entertainment. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Hip-hop mogul Damon Dash (Paper Soldiers) directs this semi-autobiographical film based on his life as the proprietor of Roc-a-Fella Records. Ebon Moss-Bachrach stars as David Katz, a reporter who, upon interviewing rap producer Damon (Capone), finds himself drawn deeper and deeper into the high-class world of hip-hop. Before he knows it, Katz ignites a war within the label that could bring down the operation for good. A bevy of celebrities from all walks of life make appearances, including Riddick Bowe, Lorraine Bracco, Mariah Carey, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, Carson Daly, Jay-Z, Chloe Sevigny, James Toback, and countless others. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Starring:
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Devon Aoki, (more)
- 2003
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Beyonce quickly rose to the top of the R&B world thanks to her work with Destiny's Child. Her first solo record contained the smash hit single "Crazy In Love." This DVD single contains the music video for that popular record, which also features the talents of rapper Jay-Z. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- 2002
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Hip-hop label Slip 'n' Slide Records has thrown one of the wildest beach parties to ever hit South Beach, and this video is your invitation to join in on the good times. Slip 'N' Slide: All Star Weekend features Trick Daddy and Trina playing host as they visit comedy shows, all-night beach parties, concert performances, basketball games, and women showing off the latest in beach attire as a parade of rap stars stop by to check out the action. Guest stars include Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Tre +6, Lost Tribe, Deuce Poppi, and members of the Ruff Ryders posse. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- 2002
This 2002 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Eric McCormack and features musical guest Jay-Z. ~ Skyler Miller, Rovi
- Starring:
- Eric McCormack, Jay-Z, (more)
Following State Property and Paid in Full, the Roc-A-Fella Film Division releases another straight-to-video hip-hop-orientated movie with the action comedy Paper Soldiers. The story involves a guy named Shawn (comedian Kevin Hart) who wants to be a gangster so he can feed his kid and buy things for his girlfriend. When Shawn's friend Stu (Beanie Sigel) gets arrested and thrown in jail, Shawn keeps trying to be a criminal. Features appearances by Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek, and other hip-hop stars. Directed by Roc-A-Fella Records CEO Damon Dash and starring his cousin, actress Stacey Dash. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
One man's efforts to get ahead on the streets lead him into a life of danger in this hard-hitting urban drama from Roc-A-Fella Films, the production company run by top hip-hop artist Jay-Z. Beans (Beanie Sigel) is a member of a Philadelphia street gang who has had enough of his life of poverty. Determined to get ahead by any means available to him, Beans steps to the wrong side of the law and begins selling drugs. Forming a crew with his friends and fellow gangsters called the ABM ("All 'Bout the Money"), Beans and his partners soon become the new rulers of Philly's underground economy. But with success comes competition, and Untouchable J (Jay-Z) and Dame (Damon Dash), the leaders of an establish drug-dealing crew, decide the ABM are taking more than their share of the business, and begin retaliating with violence -- with both the ABM crew and Beans' wife as targets. State Property also stars Memphis Bleek, Omillio Sparks, and Sundy Carter. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Beanie Sigel, Omillio Sparks, (more)
In the wake of the attacks on New York City and Washington D.C. on September 11, 2001, many figures in the entertainment community stepped forward to offer their talents to raise money towards relief efforts for the victims and their survivors. On October 20, 2001, some of the biggest names in popular music appeared at New York's Madison Square Garden in a special marathon concert to raise funds, and to pay tribute to the firefighters and police officers who gave their strength, their courage, and in some cases their lives to help the victims of this tragedy. The Concert for New York is a video that documents this historic evening. Musicians include Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bono, and many more. The long list of celebrity presenters includes Rudy Giuliani, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and Halle Berry. And several filmmakers contribute short films on New York, including Woody Allen and Kevin Smith. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- 2001
In this video, rap producer and artist Luther Campbell hosts what can only be called a variety show. Many players in the rap world show up, including Notorious B.I.G. and Suge Knight. Lil' Kim and 2Pac also make appearances. As one might expect, the video is also chock full of impressively built, scantily clad women exposing their assets and demonstrating their talents to an appreciative audience. This video is intended for adult audiences. ~ Rob Ferrier, Rovi
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