This week Hulu premiered the documentary “Jelly Roll: Save Me,” and it’s likely to grow his already massive fanbase. What makes the story of Jelly Roll compelling isn’t his seemingly meteoric rise as one of Country music’s most popular artists. Instead, the numerous struggles that proceeded his fame make him relatable and special.
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Jelly Roll is so transparent as he talks about being incarcerated, dealing with addictions and ultimately getting his life together for the sake of his teen daughter Bailee Ann, that only a true could hater would not root for him. Viewers get to meet Bailee Ann in “Jelly Roll: Save Me,” along with his wife Bunnie XO.
The tragedy to triumph story beautifully unfolds in “Jelly Roll: Save Me.” But what makes this documentary so wonderfully human and emotional is his visits to a detention centers and a rehabilitation facility to encourage those struggling and let them know they can turn their lives around as he has. And if that doesn’t pull on your heartstrings, Jelly Roll’s interaction with fans who thank him for saving their lives will get you!
“Jelly Roll: Save Me” is available on Hulu now, and even non-fans can enjoy this documentary. See the trailer below.