S1E1 Act I: Vision
After dazzling hip-hop players in Chicago, brilliant yet hungry producer Kanye West movies to NYC but struggles to get signed and claim the mic as an MC.
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#2
S1E2
Act II: Purpose
Kanye hustles to establish his voice at the label. When a car crash and broken jaw threaten it all, the unstoppable artist turns pain into platinum.
#3
S1E3
Act: III: Awakening
After multiple "College Dropout" Grammy wins, the documentary looks complete. But life, death and fame get in the way till two paths cross once more.
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#3
S1E3
Act: III: Awakening
After multiple "College Dropout" Grammy wins, the documentary looks complete. But life, death and fame get in the way till two paths cross once more.
- 2. S1E2 "Act II: Purpose"
- 1. S1E1 "Act I: Vision"
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2 Standouts
0 Infamous
1 Hidden Gems
0 Forgettable
Top Standout: S1E1 Act I: Vision
Best Hidden Gem: S1E3 Act: III: Awakening
Episodes plotted by rating vs. vote count. The vertical line marks the rating threshold (7.5). More votes = more engagement. Toggle above to compare against global or show-specific median.