"The documentary is mostly told via singer Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea, who each appear separately in warehouse-type settings as they recount their early friendship with Slovak in high school leading up to and including the formative years of the Red Hot Chili Peppers."
"While the documentary lets viewers know fairly early on that the voiceover has been digitally reconstructed, it still comes across as a bit unsettling."
"Overall, however, The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel is a very insightful look into the formation of the Chili Peppers, the incredible bond between Kiedis, Flea, and Slovak, and the drug addiction that plagued Kiedis and Slovak."
"Prior to its release, the Chili Peppers distanced themselves from the documentary, insisting it wasn't about the band, but more the story of Slovak."
The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel showcases the band's formative years through the perspectives of Anthony Kiedis and Flea. It features insights from original drummer Jack Irons and Slovak's brother, among others. The documentary utilizes AI-generated voiceovers to recite Slovak's journals, which some viewers find unsettling. It highlights the deep bond between Kiedis, Flea, and Slovak, as well as the struggles with drug addiction that affected their lives, culminating in Slovak's tragic death at 26. The band distanced itself from the documentary, emphasizing Slovak's story over their own.
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