Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)
Director
Jon M. Chu
Main cast
Justin Bieber; Scooter Braun; Ryan Good; Usher Raymond; Pattie Mallette
Genres
Documentary, Music
Description
A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.
Jon M. Chu
Main cast
Justin Bieber; Scooter Braun; Ryan Good; Usher Raymond; Pattie Mallette
Genres
Documentary, Music
Description
A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.
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