Noah Kahan Explores Vulnerability and Sudden Stardom in New Netflix Documentary

Vermont singer Noah Kahan discusses the "vulnerable" year and a half filming his Netflix documentary Out of Body, debuting April 13, 2026, following Stick Season.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 18, 2026, 5:52 AM EDT

Source: People

A Year and a Half Under the Lens

The documentary begins its narrative just as Stick Season began its meteoric rise, a period Kahan describes as both "genuinely beautiful" and "weird." Directed by Nick Sweeney, the film captures Kahan navigating sold-out international tours while frequently returning to his rural roots in Vermont. Sweeney noted that the project aims to show the "collision" between the surreal nature of modern celebrity and Kahan’s quieter, more introspective inner world. The footage reportedly includes intimate looks at Kahan’s creative process, his family dynamics, and the logistical realities of a career in rapid transition.

Baring the Soul Beyond the Music

While Kahan has long used his songwriting to address complex emotions, he admitted that Out of Body marks the first time he has discussed certain topics without the "shield" of a melody. In an Instagram reel addressed to his fans, Kahan revealed that the film deals heavily with body dysmorphia, self-image, and ongoing mental health challenges. "It'll be the first time I've talked about it in a way that wasn't through music," Kahan stated, confessing to a degree of nervousness about "baring [his] soul" in such a direct, non-lyrical format.

Themes of Family and Vermont Roots

A central pillar of the documentary is Kahan's relationship with his home state and his family. Despite his global success, the artist has remained tethered to his Vermont upbringing, a theme that resonates throughout his discography and now his cinematography. By including his family in the project, Kahan hopes to offer a sense of relatability to viewers. He expressed a desire for the audience to see reflections of their own family dynamics within his, suggesting that the "hard" and "scary" topics featured are exactly what make the project beneficial for a wider audience to consume.