Fame High

Apr 21, 2012

1h 41m

★ 6.6

All the school's a stage.

Overview

Everyone dreams of fame. From the nail-biting freshman auditions to the spectacular year-end performances, Fame High captures the in-class and at-home drama, competition, heartbreak, and triumph during one school year at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, also known as Fame High.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Black Valley Films

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No Cast found.

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