Shawn Mendes: In Wonder
| Shawn Mendes: In Wonder | |
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| File:Shawn Mendes In Wonder Poster.jpg Official release poster | |
| Directed by | Grant Singer |
| Produced by | Saul Germaine James Haygood |
| Starring | Shawn Mendes |
| Cinematography | Adam Newport-Berra |
| Edited by | Zachary Kashkett |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Shawn Mendes: In Wonder is a 2020 American documentary film directed by Grant Singer. The film centers around singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes and depicts his everyday and on-stage life, as well as his battle against depression and anxiety.[1][2]
The film premiered at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival in advance of its release on November 23, 2020, by Netflix, and serves as a prelude to his fourth studio album, Wonder (2020).[3]
Premise
[edit | edit source]A portrait of the singer-songwriter's life, chronicling the past few years of his rise and journey.
Cast
[edit | edit source]- Shawn Mendes
- Camila Cabello
- Aaliyah Mendes
- Karen Rayment
- Manuel Mendes
- Cez Darke
- Andrew Gertler
Release
[edit | edit source]The film was released on November 23, 2020.
Reception
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External links
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