A biopic of the tragic hero of SoundCloud rap.
The film tells the story of Jahseh Onfroy, a Florida teenager who created a SoundCloud account as XXXTentacion, uploaded his rap tracks, and became one of the most popular artists on the planet. His lyrics were a battleground in his mental health struggle, and he died at the peak of his career, aged 20.
His story is told by Sabaah Folayan, a young filmmaker and activist whose background growing up in a poor neighborhood resonates with Onfroy’s. Using archival footage and interviews with Jahseh’s family, friends, and partners, Folayan reconstructs a portrait of an artist whose great musical talent, aggression, and vulnerability have left a significant trace in contemporary mass culture.
The film will be screened in English with Russian subtitles.
Look at Me: XXXTentacion
Director: Sabaah Folayan
USA, 2022. 120 min. 18+