Common Sense Media Review
By Kat Halstead
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Intimate music docu has strong language, suicide references.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 15+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
Videos and Photos
Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now
What's the Story?
In LEWIS CAPALDI: HOW I'M FEELING NOW, documentary-makers paint an intimate portrait of the the Scottish singer-songwriter's journey. From young boy playing guitar in the kitchen to Grammy-winning success, Capaldi opens up about his family, the pandemic, and struggles with mental health.
Is It Any Good?
There's something particularly raw and exposed about this open, heartfelt music documentary that offers viewers a peek at a truth as unfiltered as the Scottish singer-songwriter's social media. Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now will not only appeal to fans, but likely bring its subject brand new followers thanks to his warm, funny character and the unique feeling that comes with being offered the opportunity to see beneath the laddish jokes to the sensitive, often conflicted man beneath. Footage of his family during the pandemic, childhood videos and photos, concert footage, and video calls with industry figures all build up a picture of a wildly talented artist struggling to maintain who he is -- and ask for what he needs -- as his success skyrockets beyond his wildest dreams.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the theme of mental health in Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now. How did it portray the singer-songwriter's experience with his mental health? What did it say about how we deal with mental health in wider society?
Capaldi shows courage and integrity in the way he approaches his career and his continued connection with home and family. Why are these important character strengths?
The film combined very intimate personal footage with musical performances. What effect did that have when watching it? How did it compare to other music documentaries you've seen?
Talk about some of the language used. What did it add to the film?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : April 5, 2023
- Cast : Lewis Capaldi , Mark Capaldi , Carol Capaldi
- Director : Joe Pearlman
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Documentary
- Topics : Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Character Strengths : Courage , Integrity
- Run time : 96 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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