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202073 minPGdocumentary

5.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Crestone

202073 minPGdocumentary

5.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

A group of SoundCloud rappers in Crestone, Colorado, cultivates cannabis and creates music while facing the challenges of their isolated lifestyle.

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Marnie Ellen Hertzler

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A group of SoundCloud rappers in Crestone, Colorado, cultivates cannabis and creates music while facing the challenges of their isolated lifestyle.

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Marnie Ellen Hertzlerdirector

Corey Hugheswriter

Marnie Ellen Hertzlerwriter

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In Crestone, Colorado, a community of SoundCloud rappers cultivates cannabis and produces music in a remote desert setting. Their routine shifts when an old friend arrives with plans to film their lives. As they confront their artistic goals and personal dynamics, the boundaries between their reality and the film blur. The documentary captures their unique lifestyle, revealing the challenges and successes of creating art in isolation while reflecting the vibrant culture of underground music.

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