The actors discuss the challenges of navigating the industry at such a young age and the lasting effect that the public’s gaze has on self-esteem and feelings of isolation.
The film chronicles the personal and professional price of fame and failure on a child.
The trailer for the documentary, which is set to premiere on HBO on July 14 at 9 p.m. EST, can be viewed in the gallery below!
HBO Documentary Films has unveiled the first full trailer for the upcoming project Showbiz Kids, which offers an unvarnished look at the high risk, high reward business of working as a child actor in the entertainment industry.