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I’m Going To Be Famous

I’m Going To Be Famous

Genres

Documentary

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Five Mexican children are chasing their dreams in hopes that they will find their way to where superstars are made: the bright lights of Mexico City. As we witness the sacrifices, highs, lows, and dead-ends of their perilous journey, director Carlos Carrera presents the raw, unvarnished truth of the pursuit of fame and fortune through a child’s eyes.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

83 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

26 May 2022

Country

Mexico

Cast

Aarón De Jesús Díaz

Aarón De Jesús Díaz

Carlos Meza

Carlos Meza

Elaine Haro

Elaine Haro

Maca Oz

Maca Oz

Montserrat García

Montserrat García

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