Backstage (2000 film)
| Backstage | |
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| Directed by | Chris Fiore |
| Written by | James Hunter Michael Raffanello |
| Produced by | Damon Dash |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Mark Petersson Lenny Santiago Elena Sorre |
| Edited by | Chris Fiore Richard Calderon |
| Music by | DJ Clue |
| Distributed by | Dimension Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Backstage is a 2000 American documentary film directed by Chris Fiore, chronicling the 1999 Hard Knock Life Tour that featured several of hip hops top acts including Jay-Z, DMX, Method Man and Redman. Produced by Damon Dash, Backstage featured live performances by several members of Def Jam's roster and gave an in-depth look at what happened backstage. Originally scheduled for a Fall 1999 release, the film was ultimately released on September 8, 2000.
Cast
Main cast
Additional cast
- Damon Dash
- Jeremy Dash
- DJ Scratch
- Eve
- Swizz Beatz
- Pain in da Ass
- Chuck D
- Busta Rhymes
- Sean "Puffy" Combs
- Mathematics
- Ed Lover
- Russell Simmons
- Kevin Liles
- Lyor Cohen
- DJ Twinz
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 31% of 13 critics' reviews are positive.[1]
Soundtrack
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Certifications (sales thresholds) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | U.S. R&B | |||
| 2000 | Backstage: A Hard Knock Life
| 6 | 1 |
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References
- ^ "Backstage". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
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