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2022104 minGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Pop & Passion

2022104 minGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The two-part documentary reveals the power and magic of the pop business, alongside the pressure and excess that often accompany it.

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Schyda Vasseghi,

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The two-part documentary reveals the power and magic of the pop business, alongside the pressure and excess that often accompany it.

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Schyda Vasseghidirector

Thorsten Ernstdirector

Frank Thomécast

Linda Kochbeckcast

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The two-part documentary Pop & Passion tells of power and magic, but also of the pressure and excess that prevails in the pop business.

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