Phoenix | Documentary Short Film by Timur Bekir, Starring Kitch

Kitch has a stammer. He also raps. Struggling to navigate his life in East London with a condition that can be debilitating, Kitch found fluency and freedom in his extraordinary ability to rap. Phoenix tells the story of Kitch, who has struggled with a stammer his whole life: bullying, isolation and a loss of confidence. Through writing and rap he was able to come to terms with his stammer and turn his life around. Discovering a fluency he never knew he had and acceptance of a condition that is still widely misunderstood. A documentary that merges musical performance with a poetic, cinematic style to explore issues of identity, communication, mental health and the power of music. Credits: Directed, shot and cut by Timur Bekir - timurbekir.com Featuring Kitch - kitchofficial.co.uk/ Animation by Owen Croom - croomo.uk/ Winner Best Documentary, South London Film Festival 2022 / Winner Best Documentary, Apex Film Festival 2022 / Winner Best London Filmmaker, Wimbledon Film Festival 2022 / Official Selection, 2 Short Nights Film Festival 2023