Divorce, Near-Death, and Drugs: Darius Rucker Will Look Back in New Documentary

A new documentary will trace Darius Rucker’s journey from his beginnings in Charleston to fame with Hootie and the Blowfish. It will also address personal difficulties, including divorce, near-death experiences and drug addiction, offering viewers a more vulnerable account of his life and career.

Darius Rucker: They Called Me Hootie is due on 16 November on Hulu and Disney+ in the United States and selected international markets. It includes previously unseen footage of the band, with interviews featuring bandmates Jim Sonefeld, Mark Bryan and Dean Felber, as well as Rucker’s friend Woody Harrelson and Brad Paisley. Hootie and the Blowfish’s latest album, Imperfect Circle, was released in 2019, and Rucker published his memoir in 2024.