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It is essential viewing for anyone who has ever bought a concert ticket, streamed a hit album, or wondered why so many beloved entertainers burn out before 30. Elena Vance has made a furious, flawed, and unforgettable indictment of a system that profits from passion and disposes of the passionate.

Center Stage: The Price of Applause is not a fun watch. It will not leave you humming a tune or nostalgic for the golden age of pop. Instead, it will make you look at every glossy red-carpet photo, every child star’s forced smile, and every "relatable" behind-the-scenes TikTok with a new, uncomfortable suspicion.

The documentary "The Business of Entertainment" (2020) explores the shifting business model of the entertainment industry. With the rise of streaming, traditional revenue streams like box office and home video have been disrupted. The documentaries "The Future of Film" (2019) and "The Music Industry in the Digital Age" (2018) discuss the impact of digital distribution on the film and music industries, respectively.