00:00Demi Lovato is set to make their directorial debut with a buzzy new documentary.
00:05Lovato teamed up with Hulu to direct Child Star, a doc which examines the high highs and low lows of growing up in the spotlight.
00:13But rather than have it focus solely on Lovato's past, the singer and actress has tapped other former child stars
00:18for intimate and at times heartbreaking conversations on growing up under the microscope of the public eye.
00:24The doc will include Drew Barrymore, Kenan Thompson, Christina Ricci, Raven-Symoné, Jojo Siwa, and Lovato's Camp Rock co-star Alison Stoner.
00:33Lovato said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter,
00:36I hope viewers will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and pressures faced by young people in the industry
00:41so we can achieve our goal of creating a safer and more supportive environment for future generations,
00:47young talents in entertainment, social media, and beyond.
00:50The film, which runs a little over 90 minutes and is co-directed by Nicola Marsh,
00:55is set to premiere September 17th and airs on Hulu, which is owned by Disney, which famously launched Lovato's career.
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