Little Feat Finally Gets Their Moment: Netflix Documentary to Celebrate the Groove Kings of Rock

The Groove Returns—Netflix Greenlights Long-Awaited Documentary on Little Feat

In a move sure to thrill classic rock and roots music fans, Netflix has officially announced the production of a brand-new documentary chronicling the electrifying story of American rock-funk legends, Little Feat. Known for their genre-bending sound, cult following, and musical mastery, the band’s journey is finally getting the full cinematic treatment it deserves.

🎬 Titled Sailin’ Shoes & Southern Nights: The Story of Little Feat (working title), the film will explore the band’s evolution from gritty club shows to international tours, revealing the soul, struggles, and stunning legacy behind one of America’s most underappreciated yet deeply respected rock acts.

Formed in 1969 by former Mothers of Invention guitarist Lowell George and keyboardist Bill Payne, Little Feat carved out a sound like no other—a swampy, syncopated mix of Southern rock, funk grooves, jazz improvisation, and heartland storytelling. With timeless albums like Dixie Chicken, Feats Don’t Fail Me Now, and Waiting for Columbus, the group gained critical acclaim and a fiercely loyal fanbase, despite never chasing mainstream commercial trends.

Netflix promises this documentary will be a “funk-soaked, heartbreak-laced love letter to a band that never followed the rules.”

“Little Feat is one of those rare bands that musicians worship and fans cherish,” said a Netflix music executive. “This film is about capturing that magic—and understanding the cost of it.”

The documentary will feature:

• Rare, never-before-seen archival footage from studio sessions and tour buses

• Interviews with surviving band members, collaborators, and artists influenced by the Feat (expect names from Bonnie Raitt to Dave Grohl)

• A close look at the life and tragic death of frontman Lowell George, who died in 1979 at just 34

• Insights into the band’s unlikely second chapter and legacy as jam-band icons

For those who thought Little Feat was just a hidden gem from the vinyl era, this documentary aims to reignite the flame, proving their influence runs deeper than most realize—from the Allman Brothers to Phish, from Steely Dan to contemporary roots artists.

Set for a 2025 release, the film is already generating buzz among longtime fans and curious newcomers alike. With Netflix’s proven success in music storytelling (Get Back, The Defiant Ones, Miss Americana), expectations are sky-high for a documentary that doesn’t just tell the story of Little Feat—it grooves through it.

🎶 Prepare to boogie your brains out. Little Feat is back in the spotlight.