The Man From Mo'Wax is a 2016 documentary film about DJ and record label boss James Lavelle.

The film follows Lavelle's life from childhood, documenting his rapid rise to fame following the founding of his record label Mo' Wax.

[2] The film focuses on various pivotal moments in Lavelle's career, starting with his days writing for Straight No Chaser, and putting on club nights in London.

Lavelle's shift from A&R man to musical artist as part of UNKLE becomes the central theme, with his fractious relationship with DJ Shadow unfolding throughout.

[3] Time Out film critic Philip De Semlyen described it as “A warts-and-all tales of hubris and heavyweight beats”.