Variety
An ambitiously multifaceted documentary... less than fully satisfying as a conventional performance cavalcade, but sustains considerable interest as a behind-the-scenes overview of a musically and culturally diverse event.
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Made in America (2013)
Behind-the-scenes concert documentary, directed by Ron Howard, on superstar rapper and business mogul Jay Z's multi-genre Made in America music festival in Philadelphia. Features performances by Pearl Jam, Jill Scott, Kanye West, Passion Pit, Rita Ora, and Run-DMC.
"As seen through Howard's affectionate gaze, Made in America is a love letter not only to Jay Z and his unique project, but also to the city of Philadelphia. Interludes include one-on-ones with audience members about what the show means to the Philly community - the responses are both positive and negative. Howard explores the birthplace of American Independence and how it relates to this unprecedented event. He even takes some time to follow a local hip-hop group through its attempt to get added to the prestigious bill." (Toronto Film Festival)
2013Rating: M90 minsUSA
DocumentaryMusic
- Director:
- Ron Howard ('Rush', 'Apollo 13', 'A Beautiful Mind', 'The Da Vinci Code', 'American Gangster')
- Cast:
- Jay-ZRita OraKanye WestJill ScottEddie VedderTyler the CreatorGary Clark Jr.D'AngeloJanelle MonaeMiike Snow
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