stardom

The Dark Side of Stardom

Year 2013
Runtime 83 mins
Language Various

It’s an entertainer’s job to fool us into believing their picture-perfect poses, carefully calculated emotional outcries and gravity-defying dance moves are completely effortless. In this sinister, behind-the-scenes series, comedic outtakes (featuring Elijah Wood and Alia Shawkat of Arrested Development) and unorthodox training routines dispel the illusion of stardom.

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Director
Various