Terminal diagnosis? Time to drop the hottest mixtape of your life.
Set in present-day Los Angeles, Deep Cuts is a black comedy surrounding an average 20-something guy named Sal, who's recently been diagnosed with cancer. In the midst of his treatment, losing his hair, chemotherapy, depression and loss, Sal realizes his time is limited and the opportunity to seize his moment is fleeting. Forgoing what the world may think, Sal follows the passion he's always had: becoming a rapper. Under the alias "Deep Cuts" and with the help of his therapist, Sal reaches out to an old acquaintance from high school that slowly morphs into a mentorship. Through this experience,a new life begins for Sal. The life of Deep Cuts.
Acting
Matthew Dho balances despair and ridiculous hope without tipping into parody.
Writing
Dense with detail—every bar and hospital scene earns its seconds.
Direction
McCord knows exactly when to cut from chemo chair to recording booth.
Director
Grant McCord
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sasha Calle appears here pre-Supergirl fame; her three minutes as Model #3 preceded DC casting by four years.
The film emerged from McCord's thesis work exploring how SoundCloud-era rap democratized who gets to claim artistry—literally anyone facing mortality included.
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