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| From Fledgling |
At age nine, Priscilla Diaz is too young to compete on American Idol, but she's determined to become the youngest rap star, ever. Performing as P-Star, she plays gigs in playgrounds, shopping malls, nightclubs, at open mic nights and wherever she can gather a crowd, aware of her responsibility to become famous so she can provide for the family. As the film begins, Priscilla is living with her dad and older sister in a shelter as her mom, a strung-out drug addict, has abandoned the family. While she makes some money with a CD advance, the family is quick to spend it on the "flashy" like and SUV and some "bling" to escape their poverty for just a minute. The breezy spending of her advance by her Father Jesse, wants again leaves the family struggling. Watch this interesting documentary on PBS's Independent Lens to see a new perspective on the overview of contemporary American youth, and our society's astonishing adulation of adolescent fame and wealth and the questions it raises about child welfare. Check the website for local listings and for more information about Priscilla and P-Star Rising.
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