The Carters: Hurts to Love You

A tale of family trauma, financial abuse, addiction, mental health, child stardom, and abandonment. This family has gone through a lot, and the parents are to blame.

While I would have appreciated a more in depth/focused interview with Nick, we do hear from him via a couple of conversations in front of the camera. The majority of the narrative comes from Angel, Aaron's twin. I also felt like Aaron's story overshadowed the other siblings, but I know there was a lot more documentation/screenshots/etc.

Overall, this 2-part documentary is worth your time if you were ever interested in Nick Carter, the Carter family, BSB, etc. I wish the very best to Nick and Angel and their families.

Angel Carter recounts her childhood growing up in a dysfunctional home made worse by money and fame from one of the biggest musical acts of our time.

Soleil Moon Frye and Angel do a masterful job of sharing intimate details without feeling exploitive of the tragedies the Carter family has faced. There is nothing salacious. There are some harrowing details, and this movie is not lighthearted, at any point. It may be triggering for anyone who has experienced interpersonal abuse, but it's also what makes Angel's message so powerful.

This movie shows how Angel and Nick have struggled to break the cycle of family dysfunction, and it's a message that many need to hear.

Wow. Ive seen a few other documentaries and videos of Aaron and the rest of the family but this one was the most original and true depiction of their lives (and deaths). Nothing sugar coated - nothing exaggerated. It was hearbreaking. Soleil Moon Fry did a spectacular job on this one. The fact that Nick and Angel are this strong, after losing 3 siblings and their father so close together isb miracle on its own right. It told the story from their perspectives and not the media's or any outsider's interpretation. I tried to get through without crying but failed miserably. Especially the ending. If you have a heart and soul, you will too. RIP CARTER FAMILY.

The Carters: Hurts to Love You delivers a raw, unflinching portrait of fame's heavy price, told through the often-overlooked perspective of Angel Carter. As the twin sister of Aaron Carter and sibling to Nick Carter, Angel provides an intimate and deeply personal lens on a family torn apart by success, addiction, and unresolved trauma.

The film traces the Carter family's meteoric rise in the late '90s and early 2000s, as Nick skyrocketed to fame with the Backstreet Boys while Aaron became a teen pop sensation in his own right. Yet behind the glitz and sold-out arenas lies a haunting narrative of mental health battles, substance abuse, and familial dysfunction. Through Angel's voice, we witness the cost of stardom not only on those in the spotlight but also on those living in their shadow.

What sets this documentary apart is its balance between tenderness and tragedy. Angel doesn't shy away from difficult truths: the devastating spiral of Aaron's addiction, the painful estrangement among siblings, and the lasting scars of growing up in a fractured home under the glare of public scrutiny. The film handles these themes with empathy, avoiding exploitation while illuminating the human toll of celebrity culture.

Visually, Hurts to Love You weaves archival footage, personal interviews, and candid family moments into a narrative that feels both heartbreaking and cathartic. The pacing allows viewers to sit with the discomfort of loss while also appreciating the resilience that emerges from Angel's story.

Ultimately, this is not just a documentary about the Carters-it is a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked fame, the stigma of mental health struggles, and the complex dynamics of family bonds tested by public pressure. It is a moving tribute to Aaron Carter's legacy, an honest reckoning with Nick Carter's journey, and, above all, a reminder that behind every headline lies a family carrying unseen wounds.

The Carters: Hurts to Love You is a poignant, necessary watch for anyone seeking to understand the hidden costs of fame. Centering Angel's perspective, it gives voice to grief, love, and survival in the aftermath of tragedy.

The storytelling was beautifully done- What really stood out was the raw honesty. There was no sugarcoating, no glossing over the pain. It was real, vulnerable, and at times heartbreaking-but also deeply inspiring. Watching their resilience, the way they confronted their demons and fought for their love and sobriety, made it impossible not to root for them.

The storytelling was beautifully done- emotional without feeling overly dramatized, and full of quiet moments that hit just as hard as the big ones. It reminded me how messy, complicated, and brave real love and healing can be.

This is more than just a documentary; it's a testimony of survival, growth, and the power of connection. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates raw human stories and isn't afraid to feel something real. Thank you for sharing your story.