Backstage (2000 film)

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Backstage
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Directed by Chris Fiore
Written byJames Hunter
Michael Raffanello
Produced by Damon Dash
Starring
CinematographyMark Petersson
Lenny Santiago
Elena Sorre
Edited byChris Fiore
Richard Calderon
Music byDJ Clue
Distributed by Dimension Films
Release date
  • September 8, 2000 (2000-09-08)
Running time
86 minutes
CountryUnited 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.

Contents

Cast

Main cast

Additional cast

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 31% of 13 critics' reviews are positive. [1]

Soundtrack

YearTitleChart positionsCertifications
(sales thresholds)
U.S. U.S. R&B
2000 Backstage: A Hard Knock Life 61

References

  1. "Backstage". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved June 13, 2025. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg