Name: A Genius Leaves the Hood: The Unauthorized Story of Jay Z
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2014-03-21
Duration: 58 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Jonathan Burks, Bill Adler, Chris Atlas

Finally! There is someone on this planet who is not scared to speak out against JAY Z!

Minds will be opened, perhaps even changed once you watch this film.Jay Z has managed to protect his image over the years. As a fan, I've followed Jay Z throughout his whole career but still don't know who he really is ... Who ever directed this movie definitely did their research and reached out to the right people from Jay- Z's past. Jay Z had to make a lot of choices to reach his level of success, it was interesting to see the choices he made in the film. Jay Z definitely believes in the power of association and unfortunately a lot of his friends who helped build him as an entertainer - did not make it into his blueprint for life. I think we are all guilty of outgrowing our friends at some point in our life...

The documentary is a form of non-fiction storytelling that aims to present factual information, insights, and perspectives on real-world subjects, events, issues, or people. Documentaries can cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, culture, social issues, nature, biographies, and more.

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A Genius Leaves the Hood: The Unauthorized Story of Jay Z

A Genius Leaves The Hood: The Unauthorized Story of Jay Z uncovers the price Mr. Carter paid for his success through recent controversies including the racial debate of the Barneys deal, feud with Harry Belafonte and clashes with community activists over the construction of the Barclay Center. The film also explores rumors of association with the Illuminati, a highly publicized separation from the Roc-A-Fella crew, his estranged relationship with rapping mentor Jaz-O and break up with business partner Damon Dash.

A Genius Leaves the Hood: The Unauthorized Story of Jay Z (2014)

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