'The Boy From Medellin' Focuses on J Balvin Under Pressure

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Thom Powers
Documentary of the Week | May 7, 2021

“The Boy From Medellin” follows reggaeton superstar J Balvin as he prepares the biggest concert of his career against the backdrop of political turmoil in Colombia. Oscar-nominated director Matthew Heineman follows Balvin over a dramatic week as he grapples with how to use his voice in a time of protest. 

 

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