Jamie Lee Curtis is showing strong support for a new documentary centered on the early history of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. In a recent Instagram post, the Oscar-winning actor described The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel as a powerful and deeply moving watch, praising its emotional depth and its focus on friendship, music, addiction, recovery, and creative connection.
The film premiered Friday on Netflix and looks back at the band’s formative years through the life and legacy of original guitarist Hillel Slovak, who died in 1988. Interviews with Anthony Kiedis and Flea are included as part of the story, helping frame Slovak’s influence on the group’s sound and identity.
The band has also made clear that the project is not an official Red Hot Chili Peppers documentary. Their public statement said they were not involved creatively, while noting that Kiedis and Flea participated out of love and respect for Slovak. The message around the release is simple: this film is meant to shine a light on Hillel and his lasting impact.
