Addicted To Fame (2012)

In the riveting documentary "Addicted to Fame," we are taken on a rollercoaster of laughter, shock, and grief as we explore the true tale of filmmaker David Giancola's fatal attraction to the blinding lights of media attention. Initially presented as a simple peek behind the cinematic curtain, the film soon reveals a deeper layer as Giancola weaves his story into a stark modern cautionary tale about the perilous allure of stardom and its corrosive effect on society. In 2005, Giancola set out to make his mark with an ironically self-aware "Film mocking B-Movies," scheming to control the media by casting the notorious Anna Nicole Smith. However, his star and one of his producers tragically passed away amidst a media frenzy, turning the tables and making him the puppet of the very forces he sought to master. The resulting film was a flop, yet the surrounding events became one of 2007's most extensively reported stories, second only to the Iraq war coverage. As the age-old adage goes, truth is often more bizarre and more captivating than fiction. In a testament to this, Giancola spent over three years meticulously editing more than 80 hours of unseen footage from the production. The resultant documentary, "Addicted to Fame," or as it's alternatively known, "CRAPTASTIC!", pulls back the veil on the popular media, exposing the inherent dangers of celebrity culture. This raw and unapologetically honest portrayal has already begun to stir the pot of controversy, making it a must-watch for anyone intrigued by the darker side of fame.

Addicted To Fame is a comedy movie featuring Anna Nicole Smith.

Addicted To Fame is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on VUDU Free.

It is also possible to buy Addicted To Fame on Apple TV, Google Play Movies and YouTube or rent it on Vudu.