About Fame (2009)

A reinvention of the original Oscar-winning hit film, Fame follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, a diverse, creative powerhouse where students from all walks of life are given a chance to live out their dreams and achieve real and lasting fame... the kind that comes only from talent, dedication, and hard work.

Making / Production

Fame was produced by MGM and Lakeshore Entertainment and directed by Kevin Tancharoen in his feature film directorial debut. The screenplay for the 2009 version was written by Allison Burnett.

Actors

• Naturi Naughton as Denise Dupree - A talented classical pianist with a soulful side which is discovered through the course of the movie.
• Kherington Payne as Alice Ellerton - A dancer who strives for perfection in her craft.
• Collins Pennie as Malik Washburn - Depicts a multi-talented actor who has a difficult relationship with his family.
• Kay Panabaker as Jenny Garrison - A timid yet talented actor who blossoms through her journey at the performing arts school.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The school scenes were filmed in the actual Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City.
• Naturi Naughton, who plays Denise, did her own singing in the film.
• This movie is a loose remake of the 1980 film of the same name.

Quotes

• "You've got talent. Let's see what we can do with it." - Ms. Kraft
• "You want fame? Well, fame costs. And right here is where you start paying... in sweat." - Denise Dupree
• "I'm gonna live forever, I'm gonna learn how to fly!" - Students

Music, Soundtrack

• "Fame" - Naturi Naughton
• "Out Here On My Own" - Naturi Naughton
• "This Is My Life" - Hopsin, Ak'Sent, Tynisha Keli, Donte "Burger" Winston
• "Hold Your Dream" - Naturi Naughton, Asher Book, Kay Panabaker