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| Directed by | Robert Alexander |
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| Starring | Kid Cudi |
| Cinematography | Nathan Salter |
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| Music by | Nathan Matthew David |
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| Distributed by | Amazon Studios |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
A Man Named Scott is a 2021 documentary film centered on American musician and actor Scott Mescudi, better known asKid Cudi. Directed by Robert Alexander, it was released onAmazon Prime Video on November 5, 2021. The title of the film, which is reminiscent of Cudi's 2008 breakout mixtapeA Kid Named Cudi, is borrowed from his scrapped 2011 mixtape of the same name.
The film follows the career of Kid Cudi (born Scott Mescudi), beginning with the release of his influential 2009 debut albumMan on the Moon: The End of Day, which featured songs that dealt with depression, anxiety and loneliness. The film explores his creative process over the past decade, as well as his struggles and breakthroughs.[1][2][3]
The promotional trailer for the film was released on October 26, 2021.[1] The film was released onPrime Video on November 5, 2021.[3]
Chris Azzopardi ofThe New York Times wrote, "This film about Kid Cudi is that rare musician-focused documentary, one as sensitive, fully formed and noble in its intentions as the artist himself."[4]
Jude Dry ofIndieWire wrote that the film "rightfully highlights Cudi's contribution to culture as an emotional truth teller," but added that it "lacks the artistic vision of Cudi's musical talents, despite its best efforts."[5]
Lovia Gyarkye ofThe Hollywood Reporter commented on how the film's ending would “start to feel like forced attempts at profundity, as if Cudi's testimony alone hasn't always been enough.”[6]
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