Should you watch The Boy from Medellín?
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The Boy from Medellín
Documentary · 2020
Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin prepares for his 2019 homecoming concert amid intense political turmoil.
The sides of The Boy from Medellín
- J Balvin's homecoming concert in Medellín
- Colombia's 2019 street protests
- A pop star talking about his anxiety and depression
The Boy from Medellín is good for you if…
- you like reggaeton and want to see a stadium show come together.
- you want to see a global star go home while his country is in the streets.
- you like a star who talks openly about his mental health.
The Boy from Medellín is bad for you if…
- you want music without politics. Balvin is pressed to take a side on the protests before his show.
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