"jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy" is a 2022 documentary film that chronicles the life and career of Kanye West, a prominent figure in music, fashion, and popular culture. Directed by Coodie & Chike, the film offers an intimate look at West's journey, from his early days as a producer to his rise as a global icon. The documentary also highlights the relationship between West and Coodie Simmons, who played a significant role in documenting West's life.
2004: Release of "The College Dropout"
Kanye West released his debut album, "The College Dropout," in 2004.
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2020: Kanye West's Presidential Campaign
Kanye West launched an unsuccessful campaign for President of the United States in 2020.
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May 6, 2021: Netflix Acquires Kanye West Documentary
Netflix acquired a documentary about Kanye West for a reported $30 million on May 6, 2021. The documentary features unreleased footage spanning two decades of West's life.
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September 25, 2021: Netflix Reveals Title and Release Year of Kanye West Documentary
On September 25, 2021, Netflix announced that the acquired Kanye West documentary would be titled "jeen-yuhs" and slated for release in 2022.
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January 23, 2022: Premiere of "jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy" at Sundance Film Festival
The first act of "jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy," titled "VISION," premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2022.
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February 10, 2022: One-Night Theatrical Release of "jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy"
A limited theatrical release of "jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy" took place on February 10, 2022, commemorating the 18th anniversary of Kanye West's debut album, "The College Dropout."
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February 16, 2022: Netflix Premiere of "VISION"
"VISION," the first episode of "jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy," became available for streaming on Netflix on February 16, 2022.
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March 2, 2022: Netflix Release of "AWAKENING"
The final episode of the "jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy," "AWAKENING," was released on March 2, 2022, concluding the three-part documentary series.
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2022: "jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy" Release Year
"jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy" was released in 2022 after Netflix acquired the rights to the documentary.
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2022: Nominations for "jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy"
In 2022, "jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy" received nominations for Best Music Documentary at the MTV Movie & TV Awards and Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series at the Primetime Emmy Awards.
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2022: Release of "jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy"
The documentary film "jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy," directed by Coodie & Chike, was released in 2022. The film focuses on the life and career of Kanye West.
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