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Barker's plane crash trauma in new doc trailer
11 Aug
Summary
- Documentary trailer highlights drummer's 2008 plane crash.
- Barker battled pain, grief, and survival post-crash.
- Loved ones recall the tragic events and aftermath.
The trailer for the upcoming documentary, 'Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear,' centers on the Blink-182 drummer's harrowing experience following a 2008 plane crash. The film, co-directed by Justin Krook and Michael Dwyer, explores Barker's personal battles with pain, grief, and the difficult journey between survival and surrender.
Barker reflects on his past struggles with prescription painkillers, detailing an intense touring schedule that led to addiction. He also discusses the profound loss of his assistant Chris 'Lil Chris' Baker and bodyguard Charles "Che" Still, who perished in the crash alongside the pilots. The documentary prominently features tributes from other artists.
Following the accident, Barker grappled with survivor's guilt, questioning his own survival when others did not. The film also touches upon his wife, Kourtney Kardashian, and bandmates Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge. The trailer is set to arrive on Hulu and Disney+ on August 13, following its debut at the Tribeca Festival.
