Ron Howard to film concert documentary at Jay-Z’s star-studded “Made in America” festival Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia
In this May 14, 2012 file photo, entertainer Shawn " Jay- Z" Carter smiles in between interviews, after a news conference at Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia. The city where America was made is gearing up for rapper Jay- Z's "Made In America" music festival. (AP file)
Oscar winner Ron Howard will film a concert documentary about Jay-Z's "Made in America" festival Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia. (AP file)
Duncan-born filmmaker Ron Howard is teaming with rap mogul Jay-Z to film an all-star concert documentary Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia.
The two-time Oscar winner will shoot the concert film Saturday and Sunday at Jay-Z’s “Made in America” music festival set for Saturday and Sunday in Philly.
The film will be titled “Jay-Z’s Budweiser Made in America” and will be produced by Howard’s Imagine Entertainment and frequent partner Brian Grazer, according to TheWrap.com.
Steve Stoute, founder and CEO of Translation, will be co-produce alongside Grazer and @radical.media. Jay-Z will take on an executive producer role on the film, along with Paul Chibe, Anheuser–Busch’s U.S. marketing vice president.
The line-up for the festival – and thus the film – includes Pearl Jam, Run-DMC, Drake, Skrillex, Rick Ross, Miike Snow, Odd Future, and Janelle Monáe.
Though past all-star music invents have produced memorable concert movies like “The Last Waltz” and “Woodstock,” Howard said his film will try to shine a light on the current state of American culture, not just serve as an opportunity to film a series of individual acts, according to TheWrap.com.
“This will not be a concert film; it’s a reflection of the fabric of what it means to be Made in America – what the festival represents, why Jay is doing it and how he relates to each artist,” Howard said in a statement.
The doc will focus on Jay-Z’s efforts to put the event together, and will interweave stories about his own rise to the top of the charts.
The film will be released next year.
-BAM
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Dude attended the Sunday show & was totally happy I did. This concert had all types of diversified music which as you could imagine a diversified group of individuals attended & never have I attended a concert where the vibe was more awesome everyone pleasantly assisting eachother in every which way popsicle. Jay Z I must admit you are a genius, love you & your wife. Please continue to knock down the racial barriers cause we are all people no master the color of our skin, we all face the same goals in life. We are just looking to support our families by working hard but must also leave some time for Concerts where partying hard is a requirement. ONE LOVE PEOPLE! Know it, Understand it & please practice it. Erin Howard thanks to you for showing everybody PHILLY is where Music’s Heart is even though Detroit beat us out for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Never heard of these bands or performers. Sounds like a waste of time.