Paramount+ is set to release The Carters: Hurts to Love You, a two-part documentary exploring the lives of the Carter family, known for the musical success of brothers Nick (Backstreet Boys) and the late Aaron Carter. The documentary premieres on Tuesday, April 15, exclusively on the streaming service.
Here’s the Lowdown: Directed by Soleil Moon Frye (Kid 90) and produced by See It Now Studios and Candle True Stories, the film features unprecedented access to the family’s personal archives, including home videos, photos, audio recordings, and private text messages. It focuses on conversations between the surviving siblings, Nick and Angel Carter Conrad, as they discuss their complicated childhood and family tragedies.
What This Means Now: The documentary provides an intimate look into the lives of a family thrust into the spotlight, revealing their struggles alongside their successes. It features first-time interviews with friends, including Melissa Joan Hart and Scout Willis, and longtime manager Lori Knight.
The Bigger Picture: The film presents a deeply personal account of fame, family relationships, and loss, told through the voices of those who lived it. It gives a raw and honest exploration of the challenges faced by the Carters, going beyond the headlines to provide a human perspective on their very public lives. The documentary is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
