The documentary tracks the making of Reasonable Doubt, Hova's rise to stardom, and the legacy of the iconic album. Directed by Scheme Engine, the doc is broken up into segments named for the album's tracks ("Brooklyn's Finest," "Can't Knock The Hustle," "Politics As Usual" "Friend or Foe," "Dead Presidents II"). The film features interviews from members of the Reasonable Doubt production team (DJ Clark Kent, DJ Premier, Ski) as well as album cover photographer Jonathan Mannion, Reasonable Doubt guest artist Memphis Bleek, and Roc-a-Fella co-founder Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Lest you think the doc will be exclusively talking heads, the film also features footage of Jay Z performing tracks off the album in a studio and at Barclays Center.
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Scheme Engine
Director
JAŸ-Z
Executive Producer
Devin Chanda
Executive Producer
Matt Mitchener
Executive Producer
Shahendra Ohneswere
Executive Producer
Charles Todd
Producer
James Rothman
Producer
Christina Chironna
Producer
Beto Vargas
Producer
Jason Kpana
Producer
Ben Vogel
Director of Photography
James Rothman
Editor
Bill Horace
Editor
Matt Michener
Editor
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