Jay-Z aims to unite the new and older generations of rap fans, while also reflecting on his own infidelity.
Cast
Jay-Z
Self
Beyoncé
Self
Blue Ivy Carter
Self
Susan Kelechi Watson
Blue Ivy Carter (adult)
Michael B. Jordan
2444 Descendant
Thandiwe Newton
Joan
Trevante Rhodes
Joan's lover
Irene Bedard
Madam President
Omari Hardwick
Mr. President
Jessica Chastain
Presidents' interviewer
David Oyelowo
2148 Descendant
Emayatzy Corinealdi
2148 Descendant
America Ferrera
Foremother
Aisha Hinds
Foremother
Storm Reid
2096 Descendant
Henry G. Sanders
2096 Descendant
Brie Larson
Foremother
Constance Wu
Foremother
Rosario Dawson
Foremother
Janet Mock
Foremother
Mindy Kaling
Foremother
Rashida Jones
Foremother
Niecy Nash-Betts
Foremother
Crew
Ava DuVernay
Director, Writer, Producer
Twinkie Clark
Writer
Jay-Z
Writer, Producer, Musician
No I.D.
Writer, Music Producer
Spencer Averick
Editor
Alex Ivany
Assistant Editor
Antonio Calvache
Cinematography
Paul Goodwin Garnes
Producer
Christiana Hooks
Producer
Tilane Jones
Producer
Chaka Pilgrim
Producer
Ina Mayhew
Production Design
Aisha Coley
Casting
Ayanna James
Costume Design
Niki Randa
Musician
Flying Lotus
Music
Amber Funk
Music Editor
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