Documentary ‘The Boy from Medellín’
Directed and Produced by: Matthew Heineman
Produced by: Juan Camilo Cruz, Myles Estey, Joedan Okun
Starring: José Álvaro Osorio Balvín
Executive Produced by: Fabio Acosta, Scooter Braun, Allison Kaye, Scott Manson, Jennifer McDaniels, Jenna Millman, José Álvaro Osorio Balvín, Juan Diego Villegas
Rated: R
Run Time: 1h 30min
Genres: Documentary, Biography, Music
Spotlight
From Academy Award®-nominee and Emmy-winning filmmaker Matthew Heineman (Cartel Land, City of Ghosts, A Private War) comes an astonishingly intimate portrait of one of the biggest international music superstars of our time. THE BOY FROM MEDELLÍN follows J Balvin as he prepares for the most important concert of his career–a sold-out stadium show in his hometown of Medellín, Colombia.
But as the performance draws ever closer, the streets explode with growing political unrest, forcing the Latin Grammy-winning musician to wrestle with his responsibility as an artist to his country and his legions of fans around the globe. As the public pressure of the approaching concert heightens, behind the scenes Balvin also continues to deal with the anxiety and depression that has plagued him for years.
Shot entirely in the dramatic week leading up to the concert, THE BOY FROM MEDELLÍN gives us unprecedented access to the “Prince of Reggaeton,” and provides an immersive look into one of the most pivotal and emotionally charged moments of his life.
*Trailer coming soon!
Writer
Mariana Trevino – Translation and Adaptation
Director
Academy Award®-nominee and Emmy-winning filmmaker Matthew Heineman
Subject
J Balvin
Opening Date
Releasing globally on Prime Video May 7th, 2021
What's your take?
Comments