The Disciple: In the Footsteps of the Wu-Tang Clan lands on Netflix on October 16, 2026. Directed by Joanna Natasegara, the documentary tracks the journey of Cilvaringz, a Dutch-Moroccan rapper and producer who became a close collaborator of the New York collective.
A lifelong devotee of the Wu-Tang Clan, Cilvaringz managed to break into the group's inner circle and even drew the support of RZA. His path culminates in the creation of Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, a 31-track album conceived as a singular, one-off work.
Presented in a handcrafted silver box, the album was produced as a one-off and then put up for auction in 2015. This deliberately scarce item is meant to defend the artistic value of music in an era defined by digital reproduction and unlimited listening.
The film looks back at how this object was created, the debates it sparked, and the questions of ownership, technology, and commodification that surround its story. Joanna Natasegara, an Oscar-winning producer, makes her feature directorial debut here.
The Disciple: In the Footsteps of the Wu-Tang Clan will be available on Netflix on October 16, 2026.
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