RD20 (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film
Released in 2016, RD20 is a documentary film directed by Scheme Engine, running about 35 minutes.
What it’s about. The documentary tracks the making of Reasonable Doubt, Hova's rise to stardom, and the legacy of the iconic album. Directed by Scheme Engine, the doc is broken up into segments named for the album's tracks ("Brooklyn's Finest," "Can't Knock The Hustle," "Politics As Usual" "Friend or Foe," "Dead Presidents II"). The film features interviews from members of the Reasonable Doubt production team (DJ Clark Kent, DJ Premier, Ski) as well as album cover photographer Jonathan Mannion, Reasonable Doubt guest artist Memphis Bleek, and Roc-a-Fella co-founder Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Lest you think the doc will be exclusively talking heads, the film also features footage of Jay Z performing tracks off the album in a studio and at Barclays Center.
Who’s in it. RD20 stars Jay-Z as Self, Briant "B-High" Biggs as Self, Kareem "Biggs" Burke as Self and DJ Clark Kent as Self, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch RD20 page.
If you liked it. Fans of RD20 tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch RD20 (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for RD20 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in RD20?
- RD20 stars Jay-Z, Briant "B-High" Biggs, Kareem "Biggs" Burke, DJ Clark Kent and DJ Premier.
- When was RD20 released?
- RD20 was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 35 minutes.