
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
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Uncover the hidden, heartrending narrative of the poisonous and abusive atmosphere that lurked behind the scenes of '90s children's television—a world far removed from the bright, cheerful façade broadcast to millions. Through the poignant testimonies of former child stars and crew members, delve into the intricate dynamics of power that shaped an industry where innocence was often compromised. These voices bring to light a troubling era, one that left indelible scars, wounds that continue to resonate deeply with those who lived through it, shaping their lives long after the cameras stopped rolling. Their stories are not just echoes of the past but a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of a time when the pressures of fame collided harshly with the vulnerabilities of youth.
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Serein Elira
I'm giving it a ten not because I felt like it was the best documentary show ever made, but because of the immense courage the whole production and the

Speady

zxki
30 minutes in, and I'm balling lakes of tears from both eyes. Absolutely, anything to do with children will always make my blood boil. It doesn't matte

Jessol
Its hard to rate this.. with the 8 saying “great”. Because everyone needs to see and hear it. Its a story that demands to being felt. Unfortunately the

Miguel A. Reina
[HBO Max] A documentary that offers disturbing content that is shown in the most conventional way possible, constantly using archive images to underlin

GirlsFlyFish2
Was expecting bigger kid stats but ok and needed to be told (stories about the pedo movie execs)

Borus TheGuard
If all of this is actually true, it’s hella weird.

OutlierForLife
Kids deserve better. Hollywood is disgusting. And it’s real sad these abused kids didn’t have better parents in their life to notice what was happening

Brendan Allen
A disturbing documentary about the horrors of child actors. 4 episodes with an after show… Watch the four episodes. Skip episode 5 aka

Gemini_Love
Me as a mother NEVER wud have not called the cops if I saw my daughter receive a naked pic from a man. WTF :rage:

JC
I fully believe those abused in the workplace by Dan Schneider, first of all. It’s clear he was often neglectful at best and cruel and misogynistic at

Matthew Luke Brady
To those people who let these horrible people work around children and still give them a paid job in the industry after being convicted of being a sex













