LOGLINE
After releasing an album dedicated to his mental health, a Chicago rapper engages in introspection, reflecting on his life and the world around him.
SYNOPSIS
Lawrence, known on stage as The Law of HUEY, is a hip-hop artist from Chicago’s West Side who channels his emotional struggles into his latest album, How Much 4 Therapy. The record is a raw reflection of his life, navigating the pressures of single fatherhood, a turbulent relationship with his mother, and a complicated love life, while remaining determined to make a name for himself.
Alongside his family, friends, and hip-hop peers, Law reflects on the themes of his album, using it as a framework to explore both his present and past mental states.
THE ALBUM
HOW MUCH 4 THERAPY
Louis Douyon
Producer, Director, Editor
With eight years of filmmaking experience, he has worked as a cinematographer, producer, editor, and director. He notably served as a camera operator on award-winning documentaries such as Bike Vessel, The Freedom Hill, Factotum, and Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre. He has collaborated on visual projects with talents like Twista, Syleena Johnson, and Jeremih, as well as brands like McDonald's, The Harlem Globetrotters, Sony, and Essence Magazine.
Johan Perruchoud
Producer, Director, Editor
With ten years of experience as an independent filmmaker, ranging from Director to Screenwriter, Johan has garnered numerous awards and selections at various film festivals, including Best Picture at the 48-hour Film Challenge in New York City, a selection at the 24fps Films Festival, and an award at the Onscreen Film Festival. His most recent accolades stem from his short script "YUNG," which secured the Best Short Script at the Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards and Best Horror Short Script at Just4 Script Hollywood.
TEAM
This is our first feature-length documentary, created by two directors from diverse backgrounds, resulting in a hybrid work that blends observational and expository styles.
In Chicago, we’ve seen firsthand how mental health struggles often go unspoken, especially in underserved communities. Law began as a way to explore the challenges around us and within us, without funding, just a camera and a commitment to spark reflection, conversation, and connection.
Mental health is finally becoming part of a broader conversation, especially among younger generations. For us, documentary filmmaking is a way to capture that shift and create something that can help others to reflect on it.