Pack your bags for a trip to a Catskills summer camp where the stars of tomorrow go to prepare for their shot at the big time as filmmaker Alexandra Shiva allows viewers a fly-on-the-wall perspective of Stagedoor Manor, the training ground for such notable Hollywood heavyweights as Robert Downey Jr., Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Natalie Portman.
| Year | 2006 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Alexandra Shiva |
| Runtime | 79 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (2 votes) |
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Alexandra Shiva constructs the film as a pure observational documentary, exploring the intense microcosm of teenage ambition and artistic pursuit. It relies on unfiltered access to its subjects, building a narrative through the raw moments of rehearsal, anxiety, and triumph.
What lingers after viewing is the poignant contrast between youthful passion and the harsh realities of performance. The film leaves a lasting impression of both inspiration and vulnerability. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Alexandra Shiva
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