Former and current child stars share their experiences—both good and bad—being young and Hollywood famous in this documentary from filmmaker...
Former and current child stars share their experiences—both good and bad—being young and Hollywood famous in this documentary from filmmaker and Bill & Ted star Alex Winter (The Panama Papers). Features Evan Rachel Wood, Jada Pinkett Smith, Henry Thomas, Mara Wilson, Milla Jovovich, Wil Wheaton and the late Cameron Boyce and Diana Serra Cary.
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"Child stardom now feels like one of the last aspirations of a decadent, no-future America. And “Showbiz Kids” is an invaluable primer of its risks and rewards."
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Variety
Variety"An excellent HBO documentary directed by Alex Winter, a one-time child actor himself, punctuated by the voices of those who have lived the experience."
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CNN
CNN"Framed from the hindsight of #MeToo, the stories told by Milla Jovovich and Evan Rachel Wood are particularly harrowing."
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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times"From a purely cinephile perspective, Showbiz Kids digs into the vaults with some great footage of interviews, auditions, and behind-the-scenes activity featuring the stars of E.T., Stand By Me, and other classics."
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TV Guide
TV GuideShowbiz Kids | Details
- Runtime
- 95
- Genre
- Documentary
- Country of origin
- USA
