
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….”
Karaoke Fever was directed by Arthur Borman and Steve Danielson.
Karaoke Fever runs for 1h 31min, and was released in 2001.
Sign in to join the discussion
No comments yet. Start the conversation!