St. Louis Superman (2019)

  • NR
  • 02/20/2019 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 28m

Overview

Bruce Franks Jr. is a 34-year-old battle rapper, Ferguson activist and state representative from St. Louis, Missouri. Known as Superman to his constituents, he is a political figure the likes of which you've never seen - full of contradictions and deep insights, who has overcome unspeakable loss to become one of the most exciting and unapologetic young leaders in the country. This short verité documentary follows Bruce at a critical juncture in his life, when he is forced to deal with the mental trauma he's been carrying for the nearly 30 years since his 9-year-old brother was shot and killed in front of him, in order to find peace and truly fulfill his destiny as a leader for his community.

Sami Khan

Director

Smriti Mundhra

Director

Cast

King Bruce Franks III's headshot

King Bruce Franks III

himself
Bruce Franks Jr.'s headshot

Bruce Franks Jr.

himself

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