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IMDb rating 7.1
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Critic Simon Crook
rated 6

...a rollicking ride through the music biz in the company of two piss-taking Scots and their mics.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Mike Mccahill
rated 6

...a poppy, funny anecdote...

Read full review at The Guardian

Cast & Crew

Jeanie Finlay
Director
Billy T. Boyd
As Himself
Billy T. Boyd
Director
Gavin Bain
As Himself

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Meet Billy Boyd and Gavin Bain, two Scottish friends who dreamed of making it big in the hip-hop world. But with their thick Scottish accents and lack of connections in the industry, they knew they had to do something drastic to stand out. So, they created alter egos "Silibil n' Brains," a Californian hip-hop duo with smooth American accents and a fake backstory. The lie was their ticket to success, but it came with a heavy price. Follow their rollercoaster journey as they navigate the highs and lows of fame, deception, and personal identity. A comedy-documentary about the truth, lies, and legacy of faking everything in pursuit of the spotlight.

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