Movie

Karaoke Fever

2001 · 91 min

A gentle, affectionate look at ordinary people chasing a small spotlight, by turns funny and quietly moving.

Tagline: The "Survivor" of Karaoke competitions!
Overview: Some people sing in the shower and have dreams of being the next Barbara Streisand, Phantom of the Opera, or Blues Brother. Forget Star Search when there is Karaoke Fever. Shot in verité style, Karaoke Fever follows contestants from preliminary events through the finals of California’s biggest karaoke contest, Karaoke Fest. Participants sing their way to money, fame and a chance at a recording contract. As the Ambassador of Karaoke puts it, “This is the Academy Awards and the Miss America contest for karaoke singers.” Combined with personal interviews and contest footage discover the meaning karaoke has brought to contestants’ lives, the friendships forged, the rivalries built and the deep disappointments felt. This is competitive spirit at its most raw and vulnerable. One can’t stop watching until the emcee calls “And the winner is….”
How it feels: Warm, earnest, light and whimsical. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Ambition, friendship, identity, work
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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