The Hulu original documentary Child Star, directed by Nicola Marsh and Demi Lovato in her directorial debut, deals with the subject of childhood fame and the obstacles and difficulties of navigating it.
Lovato, who rose to prominence at the young age of 16 with the 2008 TV movie Camp Rock, talks about her struggle with fame in detail in the film.
Besides, the film features in-depth interviews with former children who rose to stardom where they detail their tryst with a very public life from a very early age and the repercussions on their personal life and mental health.
When will Child Star be released?
Child Star will be available to stream exclusively on Hulu from September 17, 2024. It’s a 90-minute-long documentary featuring co-director Demi Lovato as the narrator and interviewer where she shares her own experience with childhood stardom while also having intimate conversations with other stars.
What is Child Star on Hulu about?
The Hulu original documentary revolves around stars who rose to fame early in life and their experiences of growing up in Hollywood. Through these accounts, the documentary attempts to highlight the effect that overnight celebrity status has on significant Hollywood figures.
According to the official logline of the film,
"Child Star explores the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight through the lens of some of the world’s most well-known former child stars."
The logline further mentions,
"Through celebrity interviews, verite scenes and archival footage, this film deconstructs the stages of earlier stardom and looks at the entertainment system over the last century."
Further, the film promises to look at the new set of young stars, specifically in the digital sphere, and the problems they face. The logline reads,
"Together, they take a look at the next generation of child actors and how to move forward in an ever-changing landscape."
Who are the stars featured in the documentary?
The trailer of the show already provided us with a glimpse of the list of celebrities to be featured in the film, which includes:
- Drew Barrymore who rose into prominence with her role in Steven Spielberg’s acclaimed 1982 sci-fi film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial at only 7 years of age.
- Christina Ricci who gained immense fame with her role at the age of ten as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family( 1991).
- Alyson Stoner who became popular as a dancer as well as an actor at the age of 13 with the 2006 film Step Up and its subsequent sequels.
- Kenan Thompson who became a household name at the age of 15 with acting stints on two popular shows on Nickelodeon- the sketch comedy show All That and the sitcom Kenan and Kel.
- Raven- Symone who gained popularity by portraying the role of Olivia Kendall on The Bill Cosby Show from 1989 to 1992 at the age of four followed by her stint as the titular character on That’s So Raven.
- Prominent Youtuber and Singer JoJo Siwa who became famous in 2015, at the age of 12, following her appearance as a reality show star in shows like Lifetime’s Dance Moms and Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition.
Trailer for the Hulu original
The trailer for the show was launched on Hulu’s official YouTube channel on September 5. It gives a glimpse into the overall tone of the film with prominent usage of archival materials and interviews with former child stars where the celebrities delve deeper into the darker side of early stardom.
Keegan Thompson points out in the trailer how his accountant took away almost all his money during the early days of his fame whereas Demi Lovato and Alyson Stoner talk about their experience of working as teenagers on Camp Rock.
If the trailer is anything of an indication, the documentary will delve into the murky world of childhood stardom and provide a glimpse into the eccentric world of Hollywood.
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