RD20(2016)
RD20 Synopsis
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.
RD20 (2016) is a documentary film directed by Scheme Engine, released on June 25, 2016 with a runtime of 35m. It stars JAŸ-Z, Briant "B-High" Biggs, Kareem 'Biggs' Burke and DJ Clark Kent.
- Director:
- Scheme Engine
- Producers:
- James Rothman, Jason Kpana, Charles Todd
- Cinematographer:
- Ben Vogel
- Status:
- Released
RD20 Cast & Crew
Main cast
JAŸ-Z
as Self
- Briant "B-High" Biggs
Briant "B-High" Biggs
as Self
- Kareem 'Biggs' Burke
Kareem 'Biggs' Burke
as Self
- DJ Clark Kent
DJ Clark Kent
as Self
DJ Premier
as Self
- Emory Jones
Emory Jones
as Self
- Kyambo "Hip-Hop" Joshua
Kyambo "Hip-Hop" Joshua
as Self
- Jonathan Mannion
Jonathan Mannion
as Self
Memphis Bleek
as Self
- Peter Panic
Peter Panic
as Self
- Gee Roberson
Gee Roberson
as Self
- Ski
Ski
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Scheme Engine, produced by James Rothman, Jason Kpana and Charles Todd.
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RD20 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch RD20 online?
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RD20 (2016) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in RD20?
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The main cast of RD20 (2016) includes JAŸ-Z, Briant "B-High" Biggs, Kareem 'Biggs' Burke, DJ Clark Kent and DJ Premier. The film was directed by Scheme Engine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was RD20 released?
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RD20 was released on June 25, 2016 and runs for 35m.