This is a look at the life of the members of the DeBarge family through the story of James DeBarge. 40 years ago they were at the top of pop charts, now they are living in poverty.
Don't go into this film looking to hear the hits and feel good, that isn't this film. In a world where we are getting glorious tribute films where performers look back the glories of their lives, we finally get a film about the the dark side of fame. It's a heartbreaking tale of some performers who not only fell from the top but fell into the dumpster.
I honestly don't know what to say but this film hit me like a ton of bricks. Its my own fault since thanks to a steady stream of happy docs I kind of forgot that this sort of thing can happen. Truth be told if you know any aspiring stars main lining triumphant docs about the entertainment industry they need to be shown this so they know what can happen,
This film is going to make you stare at the the screen slack jaw and disbelieving and as such is recommended.
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