08/10/2026
Late last year, my dear friend travisbarker asked me if I would be willing to participate in his upcoming documentary, Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear. At the time, the film didnโt even have a title yet. I said yes without hesitation because I would do just about anything for him. ๐
A film crew showed up at my house, and WOWโฆ they filled my home with lights, multiple cameras, microphones, and everything that comes with filming a documentary.๐ฅ๐ฌ
I was asked a series of questions about my son, Chris. Questions I hadnโt answered in a very, very long time. Questions that forced me to relive moments I didnโt necessarily want to revisit.
But the director MICHAEL DWYER and cinematographer were incredibly kind, patient, and understanding. They gave me the space to have my moments, including the moments when the tears came.
I was emotionally drained for weeks after filming. Drained in a way I hadnโt felt since I lost Chris. It brought back emotions and memories I had worked so hard to carry and process over the years.
Then I saw the first trailer for Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear, and it was incredibly emotional. I know there will be moments in this film that are difficult to watch, especially knowing Travis has had to revisit some incredibly painful moments in his own life โ moments that are still difficult for him today.
But more than anything, I hope people walk away from this film seeing just how incredible Travis is. I hope they see how he took unimaginable tragedy and found a way to continue living, loving, creating, and building an incredible life.
I am so incredibly proud of you, Travis. And I know Chris would be, too. ๐
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life for so many years, and for trusting me enough to share a small part of your story in your film. I am truly honored to know you, to call you my friend, and to have you in my life.
I love you, Trav. ๐
Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear premieres this Thursday, August 13th on Hulu and Disney+