St. Louis Superman
Originally released in 2019. St. Louis Superman is a documentary film. directed by Sami Khan. At just 28 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring King Bruce Franks III and Bruce Franks Jr.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 20, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
0h 28m
28 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Meralta Films
- MTV Documentary Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Louis Superman about?
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 wh...
Who directed St. Louis Superman?
St. Louis Superman was directed by Sami Khan.
How long is St. Louis Superman?
St. Louis Superman has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes (28 minutes total).
When was St. Louis Superman released?
St. Louis Superman was released on February 20, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in St. Louis Superman?
The main cast of St. Louis Superman includes King Bruce Franks III, Bruce Franks Jr..