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Child Star

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Examining how some of the most well-known former child stars, such as Lovato, deconstruct the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight and how their ascension to fame, riches, and power affects their futures.
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Kylie Bolter Chicago Reader Directed by Demi Lovato and Nicola Marsh, the documentary is unlike others that study similar themes. At the forefront of the film is someone who experienced the phenomenon and therefore can empathetically navigate the conversations. Sep 30, 2024 Full Review Emma Stefansky The Daily Beast Child Star posits that exploitation is inherent, and even expected, in an industry built on the backs of people who are too young to advocate for themselves. Oct 11, 2024 Full Review Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht Doesn’t bring much new. For one thing, most of these stories have been told many times before Oct 11, 2024 Full Review Ruth Maramis FlixChatter Film Blog Demi Lovato directed a pretty damning film for companies like Disney that profit off kids, turning them into brands to market products. Rated: 4/5 Oct 2, 2024 Full Review Christopher Campbell Nonfics It's not that compelling unless you’re interested in Lovato and how she relates to her fellow former youth performers. Sep 22, 2024 Full Review John Serba Decider Others have addressed the topic better, but with not as much personal investment as Lovato. Sep 18, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kim P I know she was a producer and co-director but Demi Lovato made SO much of this about her, it was disappointing. I DID like that when a couple people she'd worked with in the past took some "gentle pokes" at Demi for her past behavior towards them, she owned it and didn't get defensive. If it hadn't been so Lovato-centric, I would have found it much more compelling. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/14/24 Full Review Kyle M Few documentaries and maybe couple coverages examined this topic, there are still aspects we have yet to grasp, and Demi Lovato’s objective examination excels between her emotional struggles and familiar others in this continuously eye-opening documentary that unveils a hidden broken layer to our childhood memories. As part of her curious examination, Lovato actually dug through couple historical cases that built the focus, although missed couple other degrees that actually attributed to the work environment’s restraints. (B+) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/20/24 Full Review Cogollo S I started watching this without knowing anything about it, but what I was after was clear: gossip and dirt. This documentary gives you none of that. If you're looking to peek into the 'child star' world and discover the abuses these kids go through, you'd better look somewhere else. At some point, I realized the one behind the documentary was Demi Lovato herself. Granted, I'm an old man so I'm not very into Lovato's world but I do know she is a messy star, and I like her for that. But it's clear this documentary is merely a way for her to deal with stuff she has gone through. The interviews with her peers are only a way to make amends with them for not treating them well in the past. When interviewing older stars though, she can't stop herself comparing her situation to theirs, but the exchanges are ultimately useless for anyone who is not Demi. I hope making this has helped her healing in some way. But it's not really a documentary anyone should watch if your intention is to gain more understanding of the industry. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 10/09/24 Full Review Julio C It gives us a look on how is growing up in front of the public eye and the consequences of pursuing a career at such young age. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/26/24 Full Review Amanda O Incredible, Wonderful and Empowering! Will help future child stars. Demi Lovato is so inspiring. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/26/24 Full Review Audience Member Increíble documental! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Examining how some of the most well-known former child stars, such as Lovato, deconstruct the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight and how their ascension to fame, riches, and power affects their futures.
Director
Demi Lovato, Nicola Marsh
Producer
Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Miranda Sherman, Kfir Goldberg, Demi Lovato
Distributor
Hulu
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 17, 2024
Runtime
1h 37m
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