Death of a Dynasty | |
Director: | Damon Dash |
Producer: | Steven C. Beer Damon Dash Isen Robbins Aimee Schoof |
Starring: | Ebon Moss-Bachrach Kevin Hart Capone Rob Stapleton Rashida Jones Devon Aoki Charlie Murphy Damon Dash |
Music: | Ron Feemster |
Cinematography: | David Daniel |
Editing: | Chris Fiore |
Distributor: | TLA Releasing |
Runtime: | 92 minutes |
Country: | United States |
Language: | English |
Gross: | $42,108 |
Death of a Dynasty is a 2003 American comedy film. It is a satire of the hip hop music industry, centered on Roc-A-Fella Records, and stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Capone, and Damon Dash. It also features cameo appearances by celebrities such as Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Chloë Sevigny, Master P, Flavor Flav, and Carson Daly.
It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2003 and was also shown at the Cannes Film Festival. The film was not released to theaters in the United States until 2005. It was co-produced by Roc-A-Fella Films and distributed by TLA Releasing.
Damon Dash directed the film and Adam Moreno wrote its screenplay. The film was made in dedication to singer Aaliyah who was dating Damon Dash before her death on August 25, 2001.