A documentary about Kanye West titled In whose name? will be released on streaming platforms today.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the document will be available, albeit in select areas, on Apple, Amazon, Fandango and YouTube.
It was previously released in theaters. Nico Ballesteros, a young filmmaker, has been directing the images he has been making of Ye since he was 18. Now he is 25.
Over this wide-ranging period, the documentary captures the disintegration of the Grammy winner’s relationships, his music career and his mental health struggles.
As the documentary received rave reviews from audiences and critics, Nico thanked them for its reception in a statement.
“I am humbled by the reception this film has received from audiences, critics and my colleagues in the film community,” he added.
The filmmaker continues, “Extending its scope beyond the theater, the film brings its exploration of American faith, power and identity to a global audience, offering a deeper insight into America’s contradictions while illuminating the life and legacy of one of the most iconic entertainers of our time.”
The documentary also featured high-profile cameos interacting with Ye at one point. It included Elon Musk, President Donald Trump, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Drake, Rihanna, LeBron James, Lady Gaga, Pharrell Williams, Diddy, Anna Wintour, the late Charlie Kirk and Kim Kardashian.
The In Whose Life logline read: “What began as quiet observation evolved into a profound journey of artistic and personal growth. Immersed in Ye’s world of extremes, he witnessed brilliance and breakdowns, triumphs and turmoil; but also observed the paranoia and intensity that increasingly shaped Ye’s world.”
“Ultimately, Ballesteros has captured not just a portrait of Ye, but a reflection of the human condition in all its contradictions,” the synopsis reads.
