The Toronto Movie Competition and Sony Music Leisure announce ‘Lil Nas X: Lengthy Stay Montero,’ a documentary in regards to the artist, to make its world premiere subsequent month on the competition.
Sony Music Leisure and the Toronto Movie Competition formally introduced {that a} documentary about rapper Lil Nas X filmed over 60 days in the course of the Grammy winner’s first international tour, will make its world premiere on the competition subsequent month. “Lil Nas X: Lengthy Stay Montero” is a diaristic and intimate portrait of an artist on tour as he navigates identification, household, expectations, and acceptance whereas reflecting on his newfound place within the legacy of Black, queer performers.
Co-directed by Carlos López Estrada and Zac Manuel, the movie will seem within the Gala program of the Toronto Worldwide Movie Competition (TIFF), operating September 7-17. RadicalMedia produced the film with Sony Music Leisure’s Premium Content material Division, Columbia Information, and Museum & Crane.
“‘Lil Nas X: Lengthy Stay Montero’ is a triumphant ode to the extraordinary energy of self-expression, music, and identification,” stated TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey. “On this groundbreaking documentary, we witness Lil Nas X difficult boundaries and reshaping the inventive panorama. The movie’s charming journey underscores the profound impression of Lil Nas X, who fearlessly brings audiences collectively by way of the common language of music. We’re thrilled to host Lil Nas X at TIFF this 12 months.”
Produced by RadicalMedia with Dave Sirulnick and Caryn Capotosto for Museum & Crane, Saul Levitz can be a producer for Sony Music, with Adam Leber and Adrianna Arce for Insurgent and Gee Roberson for BPG/Maverick. Meredith Bennett, Jon Kamen, and Frank Scherma function govt producers for RadicalMedia, whereas Tom Mackay and Krista Wegener are govt producers for Sony Music, with Wegener main international gross sales.
Lil Nas X’s five-time platinum hit “Montero (Name Me By Your Title)” launched in March 2021, an LGBTQ+ anthem that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Sizzling 100. His debut album, “MONTERO,” was launched in September 2021.