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Showbiz Kids

  • 2020
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
2.2K
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Showbiz Kids (2020)
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A documentary about the highs and lows of children in show business, featuring interviews and examinations of the lives and careers of the most famous former child actors in the world.A documentary about the highs and lows of children in show business, featuring interviews and examinations of the lives and careers of the most famous former child actors in the world.A documentary about the highs and lows of children in show business, featuring interviews and examinations of the lives and careers of the most famous former child actors in the world.

  • Director
    • Alex Winter
  • Writer
    • Alex Winter
  • Stars
    • Cameron Boyce
    • Todd Bridges
    • Baby Peggy
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    2.2K
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    • Director
      • Alex Winter
    • Writer
      • Alex Winter
    • Stars
      • Cameron Boyce
      • Todd Bridges
      • Baby Peggy
    • 15User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Cameron Boyce
    Cameron Boyce
    • Self
    Todd Bridges
    Todd Bridges
    • Self
    Baby Peggy
    Baby Peggy
    • Self
    • (as Diana Serra Cary)
    Rohith Kalavacharla
    • Self
    Marnie Cooper
    Marnie Cooper
    • Self
    Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich
    • Self
    Tricia Miranda
    • Self
    Jada Pinkett Smith
    Jada Pinkett Smith
    • Self
    Demi Singleton
    Demi Singleton
    • Self
    Jeff Slater
    • Self
    Marc Slater
    Marc Slater
    • Self
    Melanie Slater
    Melanie Slater
    • Self
    Todd Thaler
    Todd Thaler
    • Self
    Henry Thomas
    Henry Thomas
    • Self
    Wil Wheaton
    Wil Wheaton
    • Self
    Mara Wilson
    Mara Wilson
    • Self
    Evan Rachel Wood
    Evan Rachel Wood
    • Self
    Sue Lyon
    Sue Lyon
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • Director
      • Alex Winter
    • Writer
      • Alex Winter
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    7SnobReviews

    Insightful and dark.

    "Showbiz Kids" is a fascinating documentary from Alex Winter (of "Bill And Ted" fame). An insightful, sometimes dark and deep look into the world of childhood stardom. . In this documentary, former child stars discuss the highs and lows of children in show business. . Featuring interviews with some of the biggest stars then and now, "Showbiz Kids" teaches us of the real troubles child stars face when growing up in a toxic Hollywood environment. It's a subject most of us ignore as we enjoy being entertained but, the majority of these stars are damaged. Overall a good doc that should catch the attention of everyone looking to dive into this specific subject. . Follow @snobmedia for more reviews!
    7KOOLAIDBRO

    Not exactly groundbreaking

    It was still interesting to hear some of the stories. I think Evan Rachel Wood, Mara Wilson, and Milla Jovovich were probably the most interesting because I'm the same age as Milla and I remember when she first came on the scene. She was gorgeous and to hear her talk about older men coming at her was not a surprise, but still sickening that they would take advantage of a young girl. Mara Wilson there was something different about than the others with how she talked. Then Evan Rachel Wood doesn't give AF. She is brutally honest. They all had stories like film critics and such trashing on the performance of a child which made me think of Jake Lloyd as Anakin Skywalker in the phantom menace and the way people unfairly piled on bashing a young kid when yeah he was not great, but he was far from the issue with that movie. So you're not going to get a finding Neverland experience and thank god because that was hard to take. You will get a inside look at many different views on how they were treated by family, fans, critics, etc. I enjoyed it. I also had no idea that Cameron Boyce died over a year ago. I didn't know who he was, but he did seem like a positive guy so that was depressing to learn. Bottom line is this. I never felt like shutting it off. It kept my interest.
    6Arts-student

    Great subject, terrible and lazy filmmaking

    Really interesting and genuine interviews however there are no follow ups, no expansion the presented subjects and anything interesting is a one liner. Love the people and ideas presented in this film and I wish the filmmakers hadn't failed to weave and creative a more compelling piece.
    7interactbiz

    Early pursuit of success, helpful or harmful?

    Reality is that some children live in the Hollywood experience and emerge as capable, accomplished, and happy adults. Others do not. However, the same can be said about youngsters pushed toward high-level sports. Or music. Or dance. Or academics.

    Reaching maturity successfully depends on numerous factors but thoughtful, unselfish, and caring adult influences might be the most important.

    Alex Winter spent his life in the entertainment business, so it was reasonable for him to focus on experiences of people who worked as child actors. Winter understands the risks and rewards of the entertainment business but his documentary would have been more complete had he taken a wider view.

    Another documentary could examine the processes of very young people chasing "success" in other fields. I would bet the adults that emerge are a similar mix of happy and troubled people.
    9asc85

    Pretty excellent!

    This really was a pleasant surprise, and I found it to be quite insightful. With the exception of Jada Pinkett Smith, I found the former Showbiz kids who participated to be very direct and forthcoming without all the drama. I was particularly impressed by what Evan Rachel Wood had to say, and she was extremely articulate. I really wonder how many former child stars were initially interviewed for this movie, but were then cut because they weren't very forthcoming about their experiences. It can't be that these were the only people they interviewed, and they all just happened to be so interesting and forthcoming.

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      This film was released one year after the death of Cameron Boyce.
    • Goofs
      The clip of Resident Evil (2002) is marked as being from 2012, when the film was actually released in 2002.
    • Connections
      Features The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
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      if I Ever Was a Child
      Written by Jeff Tweedy

      Performed by Wilco

      Courtesy of BMG Platinum Songs US (BMI) O/B/O Words Ampersand Music (BMI)

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    • Release date
      • July 14, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Los niños de Hollywood
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • HBO Documentary Films
      • Trouper Productions
      • Zipper Bros Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
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