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A Star Without a Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story

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A group of unknowns noticed that a legendary actress had no star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. We follow the career and the struggles of this pioneer whose shoulders so many stood upon. Why no star? Watch as we unravel this story and her career to try to make sense of it all.

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Josiah Teal Film Threat 12/21/2022
8/10
Star Without a Star is an excellent examination of the oft-overlooked side of Hollywood’s Golden Age. The film pays homage to Moore’s legacy, showcasing her outstanding performance... and her struggle to succeed in a business unwilling to accept her. Go to Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru 12/16/2022
An illuminating and genuinely heartfelt tribute to Juanita Moore, a Hollywood actress who deserves to be more widely recognized as an icon. Go to Full Review Kenneth R. Morefield 1More Film Blog 12/14/2022
2.5/4
It is a film that conspicuously, but fairly addresses historical racism in Hollywood and, subsequently, America. Go to Full Review Tynan Yanaga Film Inquiry 11/26/2022
A Star Without a Star comes off as the epitome of a labor of love many years in the making. What it lacks in pristine production values, it makes up for with the sheer intimacy established with its subject matter. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Kirk E. Kelleykahn

Director

Juanita Moore

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Louise Fletcher

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Susan Kohner

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Art Evans

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Lynn Hamilton

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Synopsis A group of unknowns noticed that a legendary actress had no star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. We follow the career and the struggles of this pioneer whose shoulders so many stood upon. Why no star? Watch as we unravel this story and her career to try to make sense of it all.
Director
Kirk E. Kelleykahn
Producer
Darnell W. Tyler, Kirk E. Kelleykahn
Screenwriter
Celeste Walker, Kirk E. Kelleykahn, J.W. Nutting
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m