A Man Named Scott

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A Man Named Scott

2021,

1h 35m,

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In 2009, Scott Mescudi aka Kid Cudi released his debut LP, Man on the Moon: The End of Day. A genre-bending album that broke barriers by featuring songs dealing with depression, anxiety, and loneliness, it resonated deeply with young listeners and launched Cudi as a musical star and cultural hero. Director Robert Alexander's A Man Named Scott explores Cudi's journey over a decade of creative choices, struggles, and breakthroughs, making music that continues to move and empower his millions of fans around the world.

Jude Dry

IndieWire

Nov 4, 2021

C+

Rarely do music documentaries transcend the conventional biopic form to appeal beyond its subject's existing fan base, but one hopes a filmmaker would at least attempt to surpass mere hagiography.

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Lovia Gyarkye

The Hollywood Reporter

Nov 4, 2021

[An] uneven, occasionally affecting story of an artist yearning for peace.

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Chris Azzopardi

New York Times

Nov 4, 2021

"A Man Named Scott" is that rare musician-focused doc, one as sensitive, fully formed and noble in its intentions as Cudi himself.

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

Jan 7, 2022

Playing like a confessional of sorts, the film is an introspective treat for devoted fans while offering a deep-dive into broader conflicts between art and commerce.

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George Fenwick

The Post NZ

Nov 30, 2021

Take it with a grain of salt, but fans will discover plenty of surprises here about Mescudi's upbringing, his rise to fame and his unique way of producing and recording.

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

Nov 9, 2021

3/5

While it's definitely a "fan's documentary," A Man Named Scott is accessible to those who aren't the biggest fans and whose lives weren't saved by his music and lyrics.

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In 2009, Scott Mescudi aka Kid Cudi released his debut LP, Man on the Moon: The End of Day. A genre-bending album that broke barriers by featuring songs dealing with depression, anxiety, and loneliness, it resonated deeply with young listeners and launched Cudi as a musical star and cultural hero. Director Robert Alexander's A Man Named Scott explores Cudi's journey over a decade of creative choices, struggles, and breakthroughs, making music that continues to move and empower his millions of fans around the world.

Director: Robert Alexander
Producer: Christopher Noviello, Brandon Riley
Genre: Biography, Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 5, 2021
Runtime: 1h 35m

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