Showbiz Kids

<h1>Showbiz Kids (2020)</h1> <h2>About Showbiz Kids</h2> <p>Showbiz Kids is an HBO documentary directed by Alex Winter that was released on July 14, 2020. This eye-opening program gives an insider's look at the highs and lows of young performers in the entertainment industry. It centers around the lives of child actors and combines interviews with established stars alongside a portrait of the industry’s newcomers.</p> <h2>Making / Production</h2> <p>Showbiz Kids was made with the unique perspective of Winter, who himself was a child actor. The documentary deftly examines the complexities of growing up under the glare of Hollywood's spotlight and the impact it has on one's childhood and beyond. It provides a balanced and often sobering look at the costs and rewards of pursuing fame at a young age.</p> <h2>Actors</h2> <ul> <li>Evan Rachel Wood - She provides a candid perspective as a former child star, discussing her experiences with maturity, overwork, and the press.</li> <li>Jada Pinkett Smith - Jada shares her experiences growing up in the industry and the careful navigation it required to avoid the trappings of early fame.</li>> <li>Henry Thomas - Thomas, best-known for his role as Elliott in E.T., discusses the surreal nature of childhood stardom.</li> <li>Cameron Boyce - Filmed before his tragic passing in 2019, Boyce explores the pressure he felt as a young star.</li> </ul> <h2>Trivia / Interesting Facts</h2> <ul> <li>This is not the first film about child stars that Alex Winter has directed. He previously directed a short documentary titled "Child Stars," which focuses on the lives and careers of former child actors.</li> <li>The film features footage and interviews from a wide range of eras, providing a comprehensive view of the child star phenomenon over the years.</li> <li>The documentary was critically acclaimed for presenting an unflinching look at the highs and lows of child stardom without sensationalism.</li> </ul> <h2>Quotes</h2> <ul> <li>"Childhood fame is a traumatic experience, but it doesn't have to define you." - Evan Rachel Wood</li> <li>"The paradox of child stardom is that the very thing that could destroy you could also be the thing that gives you the opportunity to save yourself." - Henry Thomas</li> <li>"Your worth is not tied up to what you do, but who you are." - Jada Pinkett Smith</li> </ul> <h2>Music, Soundtrack</h2> <ul> <li>The music of Showbiz Kids greatly complements the theme of the documentary. Composed by Peter Salett, the soundtrack blends seamlessly with the narratives and sequences of the series.</li> </ul>