ABOUT THE FILM

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LIL NAS X: LONG LIVE MONTERO follows trailblazing rapper, singer, and songwriter, Lil Nas X, as he embarks on his first ever tour. This diaristic film is a surprisingly intimate portrait of an artist navigating identity, family, expectations and acceptance, all while reflecting on his place within the legacy of Black, queer performers.

LONG SYNOPSIS

Following the breakout success of the kid-friendly, genre-blending “Old Town Road,” trailblazing rapper, singer, and songwriter, Lil Nas X, incited a global firestorm through his unabashed depictions of Black, queer sexuality. The sharp turn in his music left many to argue whether the native Atlantan was an artistic genius, an agent of Satan, or a devious social media troll.

LIL NAS X: LONG LIVE MONTERO follows Lil Nas X over a period of 60 days as he embarks on his first ever tour, from rehearsals to his final show. The show, an ambitious mix of music, theater, and dance, is deeply autobiographical and tests the young artist both physically and emotionally. Along his journey, Lil Nas X experiences challenges and triumphs, from homophobic protesters to a string of sold-out shows, all while reflecting on his place within the legacy of other Black, queer performers. Yet, his biggest challenge is whether his family will accept him for who he truly is.

LIL NAS X: LONG LIVE MONTERO is a diaristic look at an artist navigating identity, expectations and acceptance with his chosen family of dancers, friends, and team members, inspiring a new generation of music lovers, queer folks, and kids everywhere to love and accept themselves.

Directors Carlos López Estrada, Zac Manuel

Producers Dave Sirulnick, Caryn Capotosto, Saul Levitz, Adam Leber, Adriana Arce, Gee Roberson

Executive Producers Meredith Bennett, Jon Kamen, Frank Scherma, Tom Mackay, Ron Perry, Krista Wegener

Editor Andrew Morrow

Cinematographers Zac Manuel, Pablo Berron

Sound Myriam Boisselle, Chris Camacho, Dennis Hamlin, Mike Kool, Robert La Rosa, Greg Linton, Mike Lile, Adam Mills, Mark Patino, William Sims, Reginald Simpson, Ty Williams, Sacha Zuckerman, Paul David Hager

Cast Lil Nas X

FESTIVALS
2023: Toronto International (World Premiere), 2024: CPH:DOX (International Premiere), BFI Flare (UK Premiere)

AVAILABLE TERRITORIES
The World, excluding the United States and Canada

EXHIBITION FORMATS
DCP