Flea 'A Plea' by Clara Balzary

David Knight - 5th Dec 2025
Red Hot Chili Peppers' legendary bass player Flea makes his case for a better world in A Plea - brought to life in a wonderful video by his daughter Clara Balzary.
Musically this seven minute-plus track is only momentarily Chili Peppers-like. It's largely a freestyle jazz number with Flea providing a spoken word rap on the ominous state of society and the desperate need for greater tolerance, peace and love. And the video elevates the message by providing a platform for the unique charisma of the man himself.
In short, Flea (who looks amazing, even iconic) gives a physical performance of energy and skill that puts the antics in numerous iconic RHCP videos in the shade - but it also might tempt you to revisit them. It starts with him executing a modern dance routine in a long unbroken take - mostly under the long instrumental opening of the track - before he moves through that dark space, engages with his reflection in a mirror, engages in Bowie-style mime movements, and heads outside - intercut with him in a rave with a group of young teenagers.
Flea's heartfelt message, heard on the soundtrack, is entirely complemented by his determined vigour on-screen, a visual represention of the open-heartedness that also feels very authentic. It's a brave statement and a big video for a man who has worked within the relative comfort of a band for decades, and the execution led by Balzary - a renowned fashion photographer as well as director - is superb. This family affair is a real triumph.
David Knight - 5th Dec 2025
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Credits
Production/Creative
- Director
- Clara Balzary
- Producer
- Corrine Dye
- Production Company
- First Matter
- 1st AD
- Lewis Rangal
- Production Assistants
- Richard Monteiro, Jadyn Norris Sarno, Sophie Savides
- Casting
- SJ Hasman
Camera
- Director of Photography
- Jimmy Nyeango
- 1st AC
- Govinda Angulo
- Camera A
- Gimbal Operator
- Camera B Operator
- Justice Vaughn Ott
Lighting/Grip
- Gaffer
- Kevin Kim
- Best Electric
- Paul Kane Electrics
Wardrobe
- Make-up
- Katie Mann
Choreography
- Choreographer
- Sadie Wilking
Editorial
- Editor
- Sid Williams
Grading
- Colourist
- Connor Bailey
VFX
- Finishing
- Mahyar Mandegar
Commission
- Commissioner
- Devin Sarno
- Artist Management
- Guy Oseary, Elana Radin
Other credits
Special Thanks
Cabin Edit, G&J Grip, House Post, Old Fast Glass, Silverlake Conservatory of Music, Walk & Talk
David Knight - 5th Dec 2025