A documentary on everyone’s favourite Scottish superstar has just landed on Netflix, and it has left viewers in tears. The candid documentary following the life and struggles of singer Lewis Capaldi has received rave reviews by fans on social media, who praised the star for discussing his mental health struggles, Tourette’s diagnosis and battle with anxiety.
‘Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now’ landed on the streaming platform on Wednesday (April 5), and it shows the 26-year-old in a completely different life in comparison to his funny, silly and sometimes outrageous personality on stage and on social media.
The ‘Holy Me While You Wait’ singer shows a more serious side to himself as he opens up about his difficult journey through stardom and his sudden launch to worldwide fame.
Capaldi admitted in the doc that he has always battled with anxiety but he’s “never been more insecure” than when trying to write his second album.
“The success of the first made me feel… self-conscious about my own abilities,” he said, calling his first album “as close to dreams coming true as possible” , however doubted whether he could ever achieve that same level of success ever again.
The star also revealed that music legend Elton John helped him get over his ‘imposter syndrome’ in a message he wrote to Capaldi.
The young singer also spoke about his diagnosis with Tourette’s syndrome while other topics in the doc included how his family coped with the loss of his aunt who died by suicide.
Many viewers took to social media praising the star and his family for talking so openly about often taboo subjects.
“What an amazing insight into your life Well done lad Love your music love your family and friends you are a good role model as you have remained grounded and faced your problems head on Well done follow your own dreams,” @chrisahin wrote on Twitter
“Lewis, thank u so very much for sharing such an intimate part of your life, and I [love] you all the more because of it. U ABSOLUTELY DESERVE all ur success. I was laughing so much when u said that u can get pizza ANYWHERE u wanted with a coy little smile afterwards.. Pizza rocks!!” tweeted @friendtoa11.
@KellieTallant_ said: “Watched the Lewis Capaldi show on Netflix. He’s just a wonderful human.”
“Enlightening, refreshing, candid. We all have personal struggles and things we have to overcome and despite having support around us at that time in our lives, we can often still feel like the pressure is mounting for us to deliver. Imposter syndrome is megga,” @LucyLatham15 said.
@Traceymaherx1 tweeted: “I just watched your netflix documentary, I have adhd/twitches that come and go-just want to say U have no idea probably how much U are loved,not just for your songs-for being you. As Elton says B*****S to the imposter syndrome, nobody else is you, OWN THAT SHIZZLE X.”
@melle71 added: “As a Mum of 2 kids with Tourettes and anxiety I wanted to thank you for sharing your journey & showing them that your dx doesn't define you!! What an inspiration you are. I have been a fan of your music now more a fan of your humanity, honesty and humility Thanks for just being u.”
@Norrie671 said: “The documentary will help people who maybe didn't realise they can get help. Also their loved ones, much respect to your mum and dad, I teared up watching them, give them a massive hug for me.”
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