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‘In Whose Name?’ Trailer Drops as Ye Doc Sets Sept. 19 Theatrical Release

The trailer underscores a raw, commentary-free portrait built from years of intimate iPhone footage.

Overview

  • An official trailer for the Ye documentary features appearances from Drake, Kim Kardashian and Elon Musk.
  • The film opens for a limited run on Sept. 19 in about 1,000 U.S. theaters, with tickets available on the documentary’s website.
  • Directed by Nico Ballesteros, the project distills roughly 3,000 hours shot entirely on an iPhone over six years.
  • Covering 2018 through 2024, the footage spans his 2020 presidential bid, Sunday Service and family life, with studio sessions involving Drake, Pharrell and Swizz Beatz and Donda 2 moments with Playboi Carti and Marilyn Manson.
  • In the trailer, Ye discusses his bipolar condition and references ending his Gap and Adidas partnerships after his 2022 antisemitic remarks, as producers emphasize a presentation without narration or conclusions.