Netflix has purchased the rights to “The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers”the documentary shows the early years of the Californian band, although the band says that, in reality, it is about Hillel Slovak.
Netflix has taken over the rights to “The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers”. Directed by Ben Feldmanthe documentary provides a look at the origins of the group and explores the friendship that united its members since adolescence. The figure of its original guitarist, Hillel Slovakdied in 1988receives special attention. The documentary was constructed through interviews with Flea and Anthony Kiedisas well as with people very close to Slovak. It will arrive on the platform next March 20.
However, shortly after the news broke, Red Hot Chili Peppers They have posted a message on Instagram making it clear that this is not an official documentary of the band and that they had nothing to do with its creation, beyond appearing interviewed.
“It is a true honor to partner with Netflix to go ‘The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ to a global audience,” said Feldmann after hearing the news. “Deep down, this is a deeply human story, about the friendships that shape our identity and the strength of the bonds created in adolescence. The least common thing is that these friends ended up forming one of the best rock bands of all time,” he added.
Apparently, “The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers” was secretly projected in the Cannes Film Festival last year, followed by private showings in Los Angeles and New Yorkbefore Netflix took over the rights.
