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Being Kae Tempest

A look into Kae Tempest's creative process and insights into their life throughout a period of profound personal and artistic change.

Poet, rapper, playwright and recording artist Kae Tempest is one of the most viscerally exciting artists working in Britain today. They are the youngest ever recipient of the prestigious Ted Hughes prize and have been nominated for both the Brit and Mercury music awards.

Tempest has always found support and respect within the queer art scenes, a place close to their heart. In July 2020, they came out as non-binary, announcing that they would publish and perform under the name Kae. This film delves deep into their creative process and gains rare, intimate insights into Kae’s life throughout a period of profound personal and artistic change.

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58 minutes

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Role Contributor
Featured Artist Kae Tempest
Director Emily McDonald
Producer Todd Austin
Production Company Bohemia Films

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