Showbiz Kids

This really was a pleasant surprise, and I found it to be quite insightful. With the exception of Jada Pinkett Smith, I found the former Showbiz kids who participated to be very direct and forthcoming without all the drama. I was particularly impressed by what Evan Rachel Wood had to say, and she was extremely articulate. I really wonder how many former child stars were initially interviewed for this movie, but were then cut because they weren't very forthcoming about their experiences. It can't be that these were the only people they interviewed, and they all just happened to be so interesting and forthcoming.

It's fascinating to hear from the (now) adults behind some of TV and movie's biggest childhood stars. Everyone's experience of childhood fame is different but it all comes back to the fact that their childhood was anything but different. Years later, it's interesting to see how that impacted them and how they processed it, for better or worse.

This is really well made with a variety of real child actors always wondered what happened to the "Matilda" girl. She is unrecognizable.

The film cover many subjects equally like mental illness, family, school, stress, money, do they do this for their parents and of course child abuse. But i think they covered every topic really well usually these things focus almost only on child abuse but even a kid that was never abused it could be hell for many other reasons.

Felt kinda sad for the little boy going to all these auditions, he clearly dosen't have the fire in him, it's more than just liking to act goofy it's a serious craft i don't think he realizes that. His mother that says next to him that if he dosen't do it she basically failed as a mother..jesus pressure much..

On the other way felt really happy about the little black girl and her mother she really look passionate and have that thing where you know it will work out for her.

Really interesting and genuine interviews however there are no follow ups, no expansion the presented subjects and anything interesting is a one liner. Love the people and ideas presented in this film and I wish the filmmakers hadn't failed to weave and creative a more compelling piece.

"Showbiz Kids" is a fascinating documentary from Alex Winter (of "Bill And Ted" fame). An insightful, sometimes dark and deep look into the world of childhood stardom. . In this documentary, former child stars discuss the highs and lows of children in show business. . Featuring interviews with some of the biggest stars then and now, "Showbiz Kids" teaches us of the real troubles child stars face when growing up in a toxic Hollywood environment. It's a subject most of us ignore as we enjoy being entertained but, the majority of these stars are damaged. Overall a good doc that should catch the attention of everyone looking to dive into this specific subject. . Follow @snobmedia for more reviews!