On 27 January, HBO opens the doors to the Long Live Montero Tour with the documentary “Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero“. Prepare for 60 days of adrenaline, introspection and unfiltered insight into the life of a superstar pushing the boundaries of creativity and self-expression.
Through candid interviews and backstage moments, Lil Nas X, the man behind the glitter and cowboy hats, emerges with vulnerability and humour. He grapples with his identity as a black, queer performer in a world that often tries to box him in. But Montero refuses to be boxed in. He embraces his sexuality, challenges norms with his music videos and uses his platform to promote inclusivity and acceptance.
We see Montero grapple with homesickness, navigate complex family dynamics and confront the weight of his own success. This isn’t a sanitised, airbrushed portrait; it’s a warts-and-all look at the man behind the phenomenon.
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The film itself is a visual feast, directed by the Oscar-nominated duo of Carlos López Estrada (“Blindspotting“) and Zac Manuel (“Time“). Manuel’s cinematography captures the raw energy of the concerts, while Estrada’s masterful storytelling interweaves the on-stage persona with the off-stage struggles.
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Remember the infectious grooves of “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)“? The defiant swagger of “That’s What I Want“? The genre-bending collaboration with Jack Harlow on “Industry Baby“? This documentary, produced by HBO Documentary Films, in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment and Columbia Records, is your backstage pass to the birth of these modern pop anthems, offering a glimpse into the creative crucible where Lil Nas X conjures his sonic magic.
But Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero is also a love letter to the fans who find solace and release in Lil Nas X’s music, a celebration of the joy and pain of self-discovery, and a reminder that even the most dazzling superstars are human, navigating the complexities of life with every beat of their heart.