Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of (2015)

A behind-the-scenes look at the popular boy band Backstreet Boys.

Director:

Stephen Kijak

Stars:

A.J. McLean, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
A.J. McLean	...	Self
Brian Littrell	...	Self
Howie Dorough	...	Self
Kevin Scott Richardson	...	Self
Nick Carter	...	Self
Backstreet Boys	...	Backstreet Boys
Swoop	...	Self
Martin Terefe	...	Self
Noah Terefe	...	Self
Hanna Terefe	...	Self
Glenn Scott	...	Self
Johnny Elgan	...	Self (as Johnny 'Q' Elgan)
John 'Q' Elgani	...	Self (as Johnny 'Q' Elgani)
Boyz II Men	...	(archive footage)
New Kids on the Block	...	(archive footage)

Storyline

In preparation for "In a World Like This" (their eighth album) and their 20th Anniversary Tour (now that Kevin's back), the Backstreet Boys recount their histories, both personal and collective, as they take one another along in revisiting their childhood pasts to re-tighten their brotherly bonds.

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Plot Keywords:

music video collection | reference to 'nsync | reference to goofy | 20th anniversary | boy band | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

Shot over the span of two years.

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Quotes

Nick Carter: As a seventeen-year-old, I was just, like, "This is dope. This is great." I can get any girl I want. That's all I care about. I can get any girl I want.

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Connections

References Candid Camera (1960)

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Soundtracks

Breathe
Words and music by Brian Littrell (as Littrell), A.J. McLean (as McLean), Howie Dorough (as Dorough), Andreas Olsson (as Olsson), Nick Whitecross (as Whitecross), Martin Terefe (as Terefe) and Magne Furuholmen (as Furuholmen)
Performed by Backstreet Boys

User Reviews

Not just another boy band

As a longtime fan, this documentary was a must-see for me. And needless to say, I was not disappointed. Show 'Em What You're Made Of offers a very honest look at the roller-coaster life of a boy band whose longevity and success defied all expectations. No truth is sugar-coated in this film as the boys-turned-men give us a glimpse into their childhoods, their rise to superstardom and, ultimately, their fall and return into the spotlight. From AJ's drug and alcohol abuse to Brian's struggle with his singing voice and the band's conflicts with their first manager Lou Pearlman, the BSB hold nothing back as they recount their 20 year-long journey as one of the most successful recording groups of all time.

Tears are shed, hurtful words are exchanged during arguments, but ultimately, the bond between all the guys is stronger than ever. They're a group, but above all, they're brothers. And that's what makes the Backstreet Boys so special.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English German

Release Date:

30 January 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$153,068, 1 February 2015

Gross USA:

$153,068

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$153,068

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pulse Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Color:

Color