Child Star (2024)

The story

Child Star opens with a group of children who answer questions regarding their aspirations, the meaning of fame, and how being on camera makes them feel. The film delves into the historical background and economic importance of child stardom in the United States, dating back to silent film actor Jackie Coogan and Shirley Temple. The film interweaves this historical context with discussions between Lovato and other former child performers including Drew Barrymore, JoJo Siwa, Raven-Symoné, Christina Ricci, Alyson Stoner, and Kenan Thompson, regarding their personal journeys and experiences with fame as children.

Genres

Film metadata comes from the open sources listed in Credits & Contact. Catalogue details may be incomplete.

Your lists

Loading your lists…