In his surprisingly dark and often shocking account of life at a New York performing arts school, Alan Parker's Fame (1980) exposes the way youthful exuberance and vulnerability are easy prey for those who manipulate and abuse their position. The film depicts public humiliation, shaming, racism, attempted suicide, drug abuse and homophobia. But perhaps the […]
SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 10:40PM on June 18, 2020