Joseph Simmons

Run-DMC DJ Jam Master Jay made a huge impact in music and his community. But friends and family still seek closure years after his unsolved murder.

This film offers viewers an all-access backstage pass at the 2012 Budweiser Made in America Festival, and features thrilling live performances by Kanye West, Pearl Jam, Janelle Monae, Run-D.M.C., Skrillex and Jay Z himself, among others. The result is an insightful, poignant, and uplifting exploration of the state of the American Dream, set to an infectiously eclectic beat.