Evil-E – Eva Ries and the Wu-Tang Clan

This documentary follows Eva Ries, known as Evil-E, during her years as the marketing manager for the Wu-Tang Clan. Coming from the Baden region, she navigated the male-dominated environment of American hip-hop to become a central part of a worldwide cultural movement. The film examines her professional journey across different musical genres, including rap, grunge, and metal, while exploring themes of loyalty and female empowerment. It also touches on her family life, the difficulties of touring, and the challenges of finding a place among dominant personalities.

Directed by Jermain Raffington, this was the first of two films he directed. The screenplay was written by Raffington and Julian Brimmers, and the project was produced by Teresa Messerschmidt, Matthias Murmann, and Philipp Käßbohrer. The cast features Eva Ries appearing as herself, alongside Wu-Tang Clan members Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, and U-God, as well as Nico Boutris. The music documentary has a runtime of 74 minutes.