A Man Named Scott

A Man Named Scott is a 2021 documentary film about American musician and actor Kid Cudi, directed by Robert Alexander. It was released on November 5, 2021, by Amazon Prime Video.
== Background ==
The promotional trailer was released on October 26, 2021.
== Synopsis ==
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A Man Named Scott follows the musical career of Kid Cudi starting with the release of 'Day 'n' Nite' in 2008 through the recording of his albums up until present day. Friends, producers, and collaborators help illustrate his story in conjunction with concert footage and never before seen behind-the-scenes.
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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.
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== Critical reception ==
On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 75% approval rating from critics based on 8 reviews."A Man Named Scott | Rotten Tomatoes" Chris Azzopardi from The New York Times wrote, "Through the biographical self-reflective framework of the doc, Alexander leads the viewer to examine art from a psychological and representational perspective." He added, "More broadly, this is a film about the music that makes us, but Alexander poses a fundamental concern as he explores that topic: What toll does the development of this work take on its creator?"Azzopardi, Chris (November 4, 2021). "'A Man Named Scott' Review: Bending Genres, Coping With Struggles". The New York Times. Jude Dry from IndieWire stated, "Fans will praise this film as yet another brave sacrifice at the altar of artistic vulnerability [...] But the authorized film lacks the artistic vision of Cudi's musical talents, despite its best efforts."Dry, Jude (November 4, 2021). "'A Man Named Scott' Review: A Self-Aggrandizing Case for How Kid Cudi Changed Music Forever". IndieWire.
Cinemalogues Todd Jorgenson called it "intimate" and "illuminating," adding that it was "more powerful when it dissects his personal struggles with depression and addiction, and the burden of expectations."Jorgenson, Todd (November 5, 2021). "Capsule Reviews for Nov. 5". Cinemalogue. Paul Attard from In Review Online critiqued, "a vanity project doc that pushes a hip hop-savior narrative at the expense of any meaningful substance or study."Attard, Paul (November 8, 2021). "A Man Named Scott | Robert Alexander". In Review Online. Writing for Decider, Johnny Loftus praised, "a thoughtful, introspective look at Kid Cudi's life and career, but it saves its biggest beats for his bout with personal well-being."Loftus, Johnny (November 5, 2021). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'A Man Named Scott' on Amazon Prime Video, A Film About Kid Cudi's Career Highs And Emotional Lows". Decider. Lovia Gyarkye from The Hollywood Reporter opined, "In his interviews for the film, he speaks from a place of confidence and ease. Yet that doesn't always translate to the aesthetic choices made." She concluded, "But these, along with the slow-motion scenes of artists at work, start to feel like forced attempts at profundity, as if Cudi's testimony alone hasn't always been enough."Gyarkye, Lovia (November 4, 2021). "Amazon's 'A Man Named Scott': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
== Cast ==
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== References ==
Category:Films