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Unauthorized Kanye West Documentary Debuts in Theaters as Intimate Family Confrontations Surface Online

Drawn from six years of intimate footage, the unauthorized film centers on West's family conflicts through the lens of his mental-health challenges.

Overview

  • The feature opened on September 19 in select U.S. cinemas following a limited theatrical rollout.
  • Directed by Nico Ballesteros, the 104-minute film was assembled by editors Jack M. Russell and Justin Staple from more than 3,000 hours of footage shot between 2018 and 2024.
  • Scenes depict tense exchanges with Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian, including Jenner being told he would rather be dead than medicated.
  • The documentary places private moments alongside West's public controversies, including his 2020 presidential run and antisemitic remarks that led to lost brand partnerships.
  • Reporting indicates West did not authorize the release, streaming availability has not been announced, and any legal response remains unclear.