Kanye West’s life is examined by a teen filmmaker in the documentary film, In Whose Name.
Directed by Nicolas Ballesteros, the film follows West, aka Ye, over a six-year period, as he navigates his struggles with bipolar disorder, the collapse of his marriage with Kim Kardashian, and his performances with the Sunday Service Choir.
A synopsis reads: “What began as silent observation evolved into a profound journey of artistic and personal growth. Immersed in Ye’s world of extremes, he bore witness to brilliance and breakdowns, triumphs and turmoil; but also observed the paranoia and intensity that increasingly shaped Ye’s world.
“In the end, Ballesteros captured not just a portrait of Ye, but a reflection of the human condition in all its contradictions.”
Alongside West, the film features a wealth of celebrity appearances from US President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Pharrell Williams, Diddy, LeBron James, and the late Charlie Kirk.
In Whose Name? debuted in cinemas on September 19, 2025, before it arrived on streaming services in December.
Where can you stream In Whose Name?
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The documentary is available to buy and rent digitally across Amazon, Apple, Google, YouTube, and Fandango. At the time of writing, it is available to rent for £3.99 or buy for £10.99.
Speaking about the film’s launch on streaming, Ballesteros said: “I am humbled at the reception this movie has gotten from audiences, critics and my peers in the filmmaking community.
“By extending its reach beyond the theatre, the film brings its exploration of American belief, power and identity to a global audience, offering a deeper understanding of America’s contradictions while illuminating the life and legacy of one of the most iconic entertainers of our time.”