As a surprise to everyone, co-directors of the film Simmons and Chike Ozah along with lead writer and Grammy-nominated J. Ivy were present at the viewing. J.Ivy honored Ye, the directors and their work with an impromptu speech after the episode.
Rolling out was in Chicago at the opening of @kanyewest new documentary “jeen-yuhs a Kanye Trilogy Act 1”
A a surprise co-directors @coodierock @chikeozah and lead writer, Grammy nominated @j_ivy were there@netflix 2-16-22
📹 @PreciseMuzic #JeenYuhs #KanyeWest #Netflix pic.twitter.com/k45KMh4Ik0
— Rolling Out (@RollingOut) February 11, 2022
“Watching this film here has been the best film-watching experience I’ve had since we made this movie. I always appreciate y’all for always always welcoming me to the city with love,” said Ozah.
Act one of the documentary premieres on Netflix on Feb. 16, 2022. All three acts will air over three weeks.
