Death of a Dynasty

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Death of a Dynasty

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Damon Dash
Produced by Steven C. Beer
Damon Dash
Isen Robbins
Aimee Schoof
Written by Adam Moreno
Starring Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Kevin Hart
Capone
Rob Stapleton
Rashida Jones
Devon Aoki
Charlie Murphy
Damon Dash
Music by Ron Feemster
Cinematography David Daniel
Edited by Chris Fiore
Distributed by TLA Releasing
Release dates
  • May 7, 2003 (2003-05-07) (premiere)
  • April 29, 2005 (2005-04-29) (limited release)
Running time
92 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Box office $42,108

Death of a Dynasty is a comedy film first screened in 2003. 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 musicians, actors and celebrities such as Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Chloë Sevigny, Carson Daly, and Aaliyah.

Release and production

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 also made a dedication to singer Aaliyah who was engaged to Damon Dash before she passed on August 25, 2001.

Cast

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