Backstage (2000 film)

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Backstage
Directed by	Chris Fiore
Written by	James Hunter Michael Raffanello
Produced by	Damon Dash
Starring	Jay-Z DMX Method Man Redman Beanie Sigel Memphis Bleek Ja Rule DJ Clue Amil
Cinematography	Mark Petersson Lenny Santiago Elena Sorre
Edited by	Chris Fiore Richard Calderon
Music by	DJ Clue
Distributed by	Dimension Films
Release date	September 8, 2000 (2000-09-08)
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.