Damon DashFilmography

Hip Hop Moguls: The Rags to Riches Stories of the CEO's of Rap

Actors: Russell Simmons, Sean Combs, Damon Dash

Synopsis: This documentary charts the careers of three men who built themselves into some of the most powerful figures in hip-hop. Viewers learn how Russell Simmons, Sean Combs, and Damon Dash each created a stable of successful performers, and branched out into other creative endeavors like acting and Read More

Jim Jones: This is Jim Jones

Crew: Executive Producer, Producer

Actors: Jim Jones

Synopsis: This intimate portrait of rapper Jim Jones, former member of influential hip-hop group The Diplomats. Tracing Jones' roots back to his childhood on the streets of Harlem, the film then follows the star through his sometimes turbulent rise to fame. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide Read More

Weapons

Crew: Co-producer

Actors: Nick Cannon, Paul Dano, Mark Webber, Riley Smith, Regine Nehy

Synopsis: Director and screenwriter Adam Bhala Lough takes the reigns for this tale of suburban mayhem that made its world premiere at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. It's the end of another work week in a typical, working class American suburb, and everyone is looking to cut loose before getting back into Read More

Damon Dash: International Grizzly

Synopsis: Taking an inside look at the life of hip-hop star Damon Dash, this release follows the entrepreneur behind the closed doors at Roc-A-Fella Records, as well as backstage at parties and fashion shows in cities like Paris, Amsterdam, and Milan. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide Read More

Beef IV

Synopsis: Beef IV documents a number of celebrity feuds including disagreements involving Oscar winner Jamie Foxx, comic Dave Chapelle, and rapper Jay-Z. The people interviewed for the program include Bow Wow, Damon Dash, and Chamillionaire. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide Read More

Shadowboxer

Crew: Producer

Actors: Cuba Gooding, Jr., Helen Mirren, Vanessa Ferlito, Macy Gray, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Synopsis: A late-career change of heart leads to a dangerous life on the run for two seasoned assassins whose complex relationship masks a dark past in director Lee Daniels' pulpy film noir. When Mickey (Cuba Gooding Jr.) was just a child, his abusive father savagely murdered the young boy's mother shortly Read More

Death of a Dynasty

Crew: Director, Producer

Actors: Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Devon Aoki, Capone, Robert Stapleton, Rashida Jones

Synopsis: Hip-hop mogul Damon Dash (Paper Soldiers) directs this semi-autobiographical film based on his life as the proprietor of Roc-a-Fella Records. Ebon Moss-Bachrach stars as David Katz, a reporter who, upon interviewing rap producer Damon (Capone), finds himself drawn deeper and deeper into the Read More

State Property 2

Crew: Director, Producer, Screen Story, Screenwriter

Actors: Beanie Sigel, Victor 'Noreaga' Santiago, Damon Dash, Michael Bentt, Omillio Sparks

Synopsis: Hip-hop mogul Damon Dash wrote, directed, and stars in this hard-hitting examination of life in the criminal underground of a great city. Three different crime bosses are locked in a battle over the drug trade in Philadelphia. New York transplant Dame (Damon Dash) and his umbrella crew command a Read More

The B. Coming of Beanie Sigel

Crew: Executive Producer

Synopsis: Controversial rapper Beanie Sigel opens up to reveal the man behind the image in this companion piece to his album {^The B. Coming}. In addition to behind-the-scenes footage and interviews of Sigel's attempted murder trial, fans also get a look at the rapper's background, his very first meeting Read More

Just For Kicks

Actors: Tommy Rebel, Grandmaster Caz, Fab 5 Freddy, Bill Adler, Run-D.M.C.

Synopsis: The documentary Just for Kicks explains how important shoes are in hip-hop culture. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide Read More

Diplomats & Friends: The Book of Hip Hop

Synopsis: Hip-hop comes to Harlem in this concert performance hosted by Doug E. Fresh and featuring some of the biggest names in the game. In addition to rousing performances by Fresh, Beanie Sigel, Jim Jones, and Cam'ron, this release also offers a revealing interview with special guests Damon Dash and DJ Read More

BET's Ultimate Hustler [TV Series]

Crew: Executive Producer

Actors: Damon Dash

Synopsis: The BET network's own urban version of Donald Trump's The Apprentice, this cable-TV reality series was hosted by hip-hop recording executive, film producer, and sometime actor Damon Dash, whose first TV series project this was. Choosing from among 16 contestants within a 13-week "elimination" Read More

The Woodsman

Crew: Executive Producer

Actors: Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Eve, Mos Def, David Alan Grier, Benjamin Bratt

Synopsis: Writer/director Nicole Kassell makes her feature film debut with the drama The Woodsman. Co-written by Steven Fechter, the original script won first place at the Slamdance Screenplay Competition in 2001. Kevin Bacon plays Walter, a child molester who gets out of prison after serving a 12-year Read More

When Will I Be Loved

Actors: Neve Campbell, Dominic Chianese, Frederick Weller, Karen Allen, Barry Primus

Synopsis: Directed by James Toback, the erotic drama When Will I Be Loved? revolves around Vera, the debutante girlfriend (Neve Campbell) of a fast-talking hustler (Frederick Weller) who is on the verge of making millions through a big-money gambling venture. Feeling undervalued, Vera explores her sexuality Read More

The N Word

Synopsis: The biggest names in show business come together to offer their opinions on one of the most inflammatory words in the English language in filmmaker Todd Williams' revealing and thought-provoking documentary. In its long and complex history, the word "nigger" has gone from a cutting and derogatory Read More

Paper Chasers

Synopsis: A film crew sets out on a journey across the country to discover how money is made in the world of hip-hop. Director Maxie Collier takes us inside the process as he selects his Paperchasers crew and travels across the United States, interviewing people making a living off hip-hop, from street Read More

Inside Hip Hop

Synopsis: The top moguls in hip-hop sit down with host Fatman Scoop to discuss the popular music genre from a business standpoint in this release that aims to provide an informative view of the profitable industry from the highest level. Russell Simmons, Damon Dash, Fat Joe, Mona Scott, Kevin Liles, and Read More

Paid in Full

Crew: Producer

Actors: Wood Harris, Mekhi Phifer, Kevin Carroll, Esai Morales, Chi McBride

Synopsis: Paid in Full marks the feature debut of director Charles Stone III, who rose to fame after creating Budweiser's "Wassup" commercials. The urban gangster drama is loosely based on the true story of 1980s Harlem drug kingpins AZ, Rich Porter, and Alpo. (This story was also the basis for a Read More

State Property

Crew: Producer

Actors: Beanie Sigel, Omillio Sparks, Memphis Bleek, Damon Dash, Sundy Carter

Synopsis: One man's efforts to get ahead on the streets lead him into a life of danger in this hard-hitting urban drama from Roc-A-Fella Films, the production company run by top hip-hop artist Jay-Z. Beans (Beanie Sigel) is a member of a Philadelphia street gang who has had enough of his life of poverty. Read More

Paper Soldiers

Crew: Director, Screenwriter

Synopsis: Following State Property and Paid in Full, the Roc-A-Fella Film Division releases another straight-to-video hip-hop-orientated movie with the action comedy Paper Soldiers. The story involves a guy named Shawn (comedian Kevin Hart) who wants to be a gangster so he can feed his kid and buy things Read More

Back Stage

Crew: Producer

Actors: Jay-Z, DMX, Method Man, Redman, Beanie Sigel

Synopsis: In 1998, rapper Jay-Z's third album, {^Vol. 2: Hard Knock Life} made him one of hip-hop's biggest crossover acts, with the single "Hard Knock Life" becoming a major hit on radio and the sales charts. In 1999, Jay-Z, who also runs the hip-hop oriented Rock-A-Fella Records label, launched a major Read More

Highlander: Endgame

Actors: Adrian Paul, Christopher Lambert, Bruce Payne, Lisa Barbuscia, Donnie Yen

Synopsis: In this fantasy adventure tale, Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert) and his kinsman Duncan (Adrian Paul) are "Immortals," members of a secret clan who can be killed only through decapitation. Connor and Duncan find themselves thrown into a tournament where Immortals both good and evil battle one Read More