People who need to be protected from themselves. That's what I think about when I watch this excellent documentary about the all-too-short life of the artist Aaron Carter. The child star who lived his life first in the media spotlight. Then in reality shows, talk shows and finally social media. Where everything is laid out for the public. At the same time, it is clear that this person needs help, care, possibly treatment and not least personal time.
It is actually a dilemma. How to help someone who is unable to accept help? What I think about this documentary is how Carter allowed his most vulnerable sides to be exposed as entertainment. So incredibly sad. And cynical to let him become entertainment. It is obvious that this was a person who needed professional help. Nevertheless, he is invited to post about all the problems on talk shows. Distasteful.
It also reveals a lot I didn't know about Aaron Carter. That he was a skilled musician. Self-taught on many instruments. That he worked hard, and constantly tried to come back with his music. But the world had moved on. Instead, there was self-destruction in front of an open camera. This is exactly what I find most disturbing. That people who struggle become entertainment for others.
Now he is gone. Perhaps such documentaries can contribute to insight into a side of the entertainment industry that certainly has points for improvement? We can always hope....
It is actually a dilemma. How to help someone who is unable to accept help? What I think about this documentary is how Carter allowed his most vulnerable sides to be exposed as entertainment. So incredibly sad. And cynical to let him become entertainment. It is obvious that this was a person who needed professional help. Nevertheless, he is invited to post about all the problems on talk shows. Distasteful.
It also reveals a lot I didn't know about Aaron Carter. That he was a skilled musician. Self-taught on many instruments. That he worked hard, and constantly tried to come back with his music. But the world had moved on. Instead, there was self-destruction in front of an open camera. This is exactly what I find most disturbing. That people who struggle become entertainment for others.
Now he is gone. Perhaps such documentaries can contribute to insight into a side of the entertainment industry that certainly has points for improvement? We can always hope....