
A Man Named Scott
Before he was The Man on the Moon, he was a man named Scott.
Directed by Robert Alexander
Produced by Amazon Studios, Film 45
An intimate documentary portrait of Kid Cudi's rise and creative evolution, celebrating how vulnerability and artistic authenticity can inspire and heal.
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. 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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Is A Man Named Scott violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Does A Man Named Scott end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is A Man Named Scott easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Is A Man Named Scott scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is A Man Named Scott sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
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