Documentary frames a complex public figure
The Hollywood Reporter’s Sept. 17 review finds the new documentary presents a layered portrait of Kanye West, detailing his musical rise, public provocations and the controversies that have followed. The film mixes archival footage with interviews to map influence and fallout.
Critics weigh fame, accountability and art
Reviewers say the documentary raises hard questions about celebrity power, artistic genius and accountability, leaving viewers to judge how much context explains or excuses shocking behaviour.