In Whose Name?

In Whose Name?
Directed byNico Ballesteros
Produced by
  • Nico Ballesteros
  • Simran A. Singh
  • Shy Ranje (co-producer)
StarringKanye West
Edited by
  • Nico Ballesteros
  • Jack M. Russell
  • Justin Staple
Release date
  • September 19, 2025 (2025-09-19)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

In Whose Name? is an upcoming American documentary film directed by Nico Ballesteros about the life of American rapper Kanye West. It is scheduled to be released to theaters on September 19, 2025, through AMSI Entertainment.

Production

Nico Ballesteros began recording In Whose Name? in 2019, at the time eighteen years old. According to the film's updated synopsis, he shot the film in 15-hour shoot days.[1] Ballestros recorded over 3000 hours of footage for the documentary, which was cut down for the final product.[2]

Ballesteros began filming his own life when he was eight years old, saying in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter that "[f]or a shy kid, the camera became both a shield and a window, a way to channel my introspection while still engaging with the world."[3] He theorized that this might be the reason why he and West "understood each other without saying much. I was able to fade into the background, stay present, the camera always rolling, catching moments outside the public performance."[3] The film is produced by Nico Ballesteros and Simran A. Singh, with Shy Ranje serving as co-producer.[4]

Marketing

The documentary was publicly revealed on November 1, 2024, through an exclusive story with Variety. The article revealed the film's synopsis and producers, as well as claiming it was currently in post-production. The film was set to be released to the American Film Market through Goodfellas and Utopia, with a promo reel being shown on November 7.[5] During that time, Ballesteros would post a text exchange he had with West, who called the documentary "very deep. It was like being dead and looking back on my life."[6]

On August 13, 2025, a trailer was released for In Whose Name?, featuring a clip of West and his then-wife Kim Kardashian.[7] Following the trailer, producer Simran A. Singh stated the film will not include any "commentary or conclusion" on West, wanting the audience to come to their own conclusions.[1]

Release

In Whose Name? is scheduled to be released to theaters on September 19, 2025, through AMSI Entertainment. It will be distributed to 1,000 theaters in partnership with AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas, and Cinemark Theatres.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b Kreps, Daniel (August 13, 2025). "Kanye West Documentary 'In Whose Name?' Gives Private Look at His Public Meltdown". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on August 13, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  2. ^ Blake, Cole (March 30, 2023). "Kanye West's Tumultuous Recent Years Detailed In Trailer For New Documentary "In Whose Name?"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  3. ^ a b Gardner, Chris (August 13, 2025). "Kanye "Ye" West Declares "I'm Off My Meds" in Teaser From Unfiltered Documentary 'In Whose Name?'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 13, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  4. ^ Staff, Deadline (August 13, 2025). "'In Whose Name?' Teaser Trailer: Kanye / Ye West Documentary". Deadline. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  5. ^ Ritman, Alex (November 1, 2024). "Mysterious Kanye West Doc 'In Whose Name?' Heads to AFM With Goodfellas and Utopia, First Image Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  6. ^ Diaz, Angel (November 4, 2024). "Kanye West on Upcoming Doc 'In Whose Name?': 'It Was Like Being Dead & Looking Back on My Life'". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  7. ^ a b Carey, Matthew (August 13, 2025). "Kanye West Melts Down As Distressed Kim Kardashian Looks On In Teaser For Explosive Doc 'In Whose Name?'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2025.

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