Directed in 1982 by Gene Feldman, this acclaimed documentary examines the emotional price child actors pay for being Hollywood stars. Narrated by Roddy McDowall, who was himself a child star, this program also looks at how well child stars have made the transition to adulthood. The program features interviews with former child stars, as well as directors and agents, regarding Baby Peggy (born Margaret Montgomery, aka Diana Serra Cary), Jackie Cooper, Deanna Durbin, Edith Fellows, Jodie Foster, Judy Garland, Peggy Ann Garner, George McFarland ( who played Spanky), Margaret O'Brien, Mickey Rooney, Shirley Temple, and others. Other highlights include sequences excerpted from various movies such as Miracle on 34th Street (1947), Paper Moon (1973), Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), The Little Colonel (1935), and many more. Feldman co-produced the program with Suzette Winter.
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Filmmakers Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo reunite with investigative authors Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser to take a fresh look at our efficient yet vulnerable food system.
An examination of the infamous thirty-year-old cold case of Iowa paperboy Johnny Gosch, the first missing child to appear on a milk carton. The film focuses on Johnny's mother, Noreen Gosch, and her relentless quest to find the truth about what happened to her son. Along the way there have been mysterious sightings, bizarre revelations, and a confrontation with a person who claims to have helped abduct Johnny.
Luther Vandross started his career supporting David Bowie, Roberta Flack, Bette Midler, and more. His undeniable talent earned platinum records and accolades, but he struggled to break out beyond the R&B charts. Intensely driven, he overcame personal and professional challenges to secure his place amongst the greatest vocalists in history.