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Unauthorized Documentary Dives Deep into Kanye's Turbulent Years

9/11/2025

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The unauthorized documentary "In Whose Name?" chronicles Kanye West's life from 2016 to 2022, focusing on his mental health and marriage to Kim Kardashian.
Director Nico Ballesteros, who started filming at 18, maintained creative control, preventing Kanye from influencing his portrayal.
The film highlights Kanye's political controversies, including a 2018 meeting with Donald Trump.
Nico aims to explore mental health rather than simply depict chaos.
The film releases independently on September 19 in various AMC theaters, with uncertainty about the appearance of Kanye's current wife, Bianca Censori.

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Story summary

The unauthorized documentary "In Whose Name?" chronicles Kanye West's life from 2016 to 2022, focusing on his mental health and marriage to Kim Kardashian.
Director Nico Ballesteros, who started filming at 18, maintained creative control, preventing Kanye from influencing his portrayal.
The film highlights Kanye's political controversies, including a 2018 meeting with Donald Trump.
Nico aims to explore mental health rather than simply depict chaos.
The film releases independently on September 19 in various AMC theaters, with uncertainty about the appearance of Kanye's current wife, Bianca Censori.