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The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers documentary explores the life of late guitarist Hillel Slovak, focusing on the bands tumultuous third album, The Uplift Mofo Party Plan. Frontman Anthony Kiedis shares raw memories of their friendship and struggles with heroin addiction. Producer Michael Beinhorns arrival sparks chaos as Kiedis addiction worsens, leading to his dismissal from the studio. Kiedis detox stint and return reignite the bands spirit, resulting in their first Billboard two hundred hit. However, Slovaks drug issues escalate, hinting at the bands future challenges.

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