Red Hot Chili Peppers - Funky Monks
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Red Hot Chili Peppers - Funky Monks

7.1 / 10 1991 1h 0mNR English
MusicDocumentary

Storyline

An intimate look at Los Angeles-based funk rock foursome Red Hot Chili Peppers' creative process as they join producer Rick Rubin at a Hollywood Hills mansion to record their 1991 studio album 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik', which would go on to propel the band into critical acclaim and worldwide popularity.

Cast & Crew

Anthony Kiedis

Anthony Kiedis

Self

Lead
Chad Smith

Chad Smith

Self

John Frusciante

John Frusciante

Self

Flea

Flea

Self

Rick Rubin

Rick Rubin

Self

Gus Van Sant

Gus Van Sant

Self

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gavin Bowden's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Funky Monks is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker