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

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Black Valley Films

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