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The Mad Writer

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With his star on the rise, hip hop phenom L'Orange is a recluse. Clinically depressed, he lives a quiet life in Nashville with his faithful dog Scraps. Things seem to be looking up when he is hired to create an exciting new album for ADULT SWIM. But when he develops mysterious tumors in his ear canals, his world is thrown into chaos. L'Orange struggles with what it would mean to lose his hearing, as he undergoes several risky surgeries in order to save his burgeoning career.

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Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry The Mad Writer is a testament to the human spirit and offers an intriguing, personal glimpse into one individual’s crossroads. It is both fascinating and moving. Nov 2, 2023 Full Review Edwin Arnaudin Asheville Movies The gifted producer/DJ behaves refreshingly brusk and borderline uncooperative, questioning the filmmaking process whenever possible. Rated: B+ Jan 31, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis With his star on the rise, hip hop phenom L'Orange is a recluse. Clinically depressed, he lives a quiet life in Nashville with his faithful dog Scraps. Things seem to be looking up when he is hired to create an exciting new album for ADULT SWIM. But when he develops mysterious tumors in his ear canals, his world is thrown into chaos. L'Orange struggles with what it would mean to lose his hearing, as he undergoes several risky surgeries in order to save his burgeoning career.
Director
Zachary Kashkett
Producer
Zachary Kashkett, Trevor Metscher, Jon Webb, Katherine LeBlond, James Haygood
Genre
Biography, Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 9m