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Fade to Black (2004)

Director: Michael John Warren

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From Time Out New York

Joining the roster of great concert films like Monterey Pop and Wattstax, Fade to Black surges with adrenaline, a heady rush of beats and bravado. Onstage, Jay-Z is all genial swagger, a Marcy Projects maestro who moves the crowd while maintaining just the right amount of hauteur—as do his guests, including the bootylicious Beyoncé, backed by a throng of luscious lady dancers. Shimmying in her sequins as Jay-Z breaks into a midsong rap, Miss Knowles can't hide her hots for Hova. By film's end, neither can we.

Author: MA

Time Out New York Website

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Director: Michael John Warren

With: Jay-Z, Beyoncé Knowles, Missy Elliott, R.Kelly, Timbaland, Mary J. Blige, Damon Dash, P. Diddy, Rick Rubin, Kayne West

Duration: 106 mins


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