- Release Date: 2004
- Runtime: 109 min
- Genre: Documentary
- Starring: Jay-Z, Farnsworth Bentley, Memphis Bleek, Mary J. Blige ... see all
- Director: Patrick Paulson, Michael John Warren
- Plot: 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... Read more
User Reviews
Go Jay-Z!!!!!
Sep 01, 2006
tokitre2000 - yahoo.com
Sep 01, 2006tokitre2000 - yahoo.com
Bout to see this movie today. Just starting to download it. It looks hot saw 7 mins. of it when my dad rented it on DVD.... Full review
Its Jigga
Jul 27, 2005
barefield_j - yahoo.com
Jul 27, 2005barefield_j - yahoo.com
If your a JAY-Z fan than you would really enjoy this movie. When Mary J. gets on and does her thing with jigga you got to feel it. Don't even have to be a fan.... Full review
A Coo Way for Jay-Z to become a star.
Jul 22, 2005
mhrncar2001 - yahoo.com
Jul 22, 2005mhrncar2001 - yahoo.com
Jay-Z is a maculate in his own documentary,"Fade To Black." It also stars Beyonce which is COol! It was a masterpiece which is awesome.... Full review
Must See for Jay-Z Fans.
Jul 07, 2005
tms2787 - yahoo.com
Jul 07, 2005tms2787 - yahoo.com
"Fade To Black" is a must see film for Jay-Z fans. The doucmentray of his farwell show is very entergetic. It was fun to watch this and it brought it all to the screen really well.... Full review
YO YO YO, JAYZ IN THE HIZOUSE!!!!
Jul 07, 2005
recsracer - yahoo.com
Jul 07, 2005recsracer - yahoo.com
U no he be tha bes rappa alive!!! I gots ta give madd props to J fo dis heer DVD. Wif alls the talents he be gittin onstage too, u no they is much repec for JayZ.... Full review
for jay z fans
Jul 07, 2005
m0vieman15 - yahoo.com
Jul 07, 2005m0vieman15 - yahoo.com
this movie/documentary is basically just the footage from his concert from madison square garden with a little narrating and a little behind the scenes stuff. being a big jay z fan i liked it and enjoyed the performance, but being that... Full review
GOT TO PICK THIS UP
Jul 07, 2005
spinit252002 - yahoo.com
Jul 07, 2005spinit252002 - yahoo.com
TALK ABOUT SEE ONE OF THE BEST MC WORK ON HIS LAST ALBUM. AND TO HEAR HIS WISE WORDS IS JUST WOW... I DONT BELIVE THAT THIS IS GOING TO BE HIS LAST ALBUM. BUT IF IT IS. WHAT A HELL... Full review
This Is History!!!
Jul 07, 2005
cyberthug742000 - yahoo.com
Jul 07, 2005cyberthug742000 - yahoo.com
Jay-Z at Madison Square Garden!!!! This is a historical event, not least of which because it involves hip-hop. What I liked the most about this movie was you're given a chance to see the creative side of Jay-Z and how he... Full review
History is made...
Jun 24, 2005
- imdb.com
Jun 24, 2005- imdb.com
Fade to black is one of the most amazing hip hop videos of all time...revolving around Jay-Z's magical night of performance in Madison Square garden...in his song "ENCORE" the lyrics "from marcy to madison square" were stated, and is exemplified... Full review
From Marcy to Madison Square
Apr 17, 2005
ThomYorke - imdb.com
Apr 17, 2005ThomYorke - imdb.com
When "Reasonable Doubt" was released, it was an instant classic by one of the best rappers of all time.Jay-Z's "Fade to Black" is two movies in one. The first is Jay's last concert at Madison Square Garden promoting his latest... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Apr 01, 2005blackfilm.com
The ecstatic crowd laps up the onstage action throughout, and are clearly delighted to be invited to one of the grandest parting shots in history.
But it's when he hits the stage that the astonishing breadths of his talents are revealed.
... Full Review
| Nov 05, 2004Variety
Nearly one year later, fans and artists alike still reflect on this monumental musical night.
Viewers get the rare glimpse of Jay-Z's creative process as he searches for inspiration, poetry, and perfection in his songs.
... Full Review
| Nov 05, 2004IGN, CA
Imagine your favorite artist, all of his most creative collaborators....the film's one great accomplishment is....every nuance of Jay's voice is a testament to the skillful direction of filmmakers Pat Paulson and Michael John Warren.....all of their best songs collected on one stage for one night.... ... Full Review
| Nov 05, 2004The Movie Insider
Nearly one year later, fans and artists alike still reflect on this monumental musical night.
Viewers get the rare glimpse of Jay-Z's creative process as he searches for inspiration, poetry, and perfection in his songs.
... Full Review
| Nov 05, 2004Film Blather
As this review likely showed, I'm as hopelessly out of touch with this subject as I was before seeing Fade to Black .
Fade to Black , the spare and riveting concert film by Pat Paulson and Michael John Warren, captures the energy and the distinctive feel of the event.
... Full Review
News
Boom in Bloom
nysun.com –
2008-03-19
One of this spring's hottest tickets not only pairs two of pop's most consistent and bankable stars, but also puts two of music's best big-venue performers on the same stage: R&B singer-songwriter Mary J. ... Full Article
Jay-Z who recently regrets announcing a retirement, maps out a jaunt to support his new release, 'American Gangster'. With the first single and its accompanying video already set loose, Jay-Z is launching a tour to support ' American Gangster ',... ... Full Article
Fade to Black (DVD)
ropeofsilicon.com –
2005-04-05
Fade to Black (2004-11-05)
filmblather.com –
2004-11-05

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