Over 70 interviews with actors, producers, and fans reveal the reasons behind the decline of daytime soap operas in American television.
“Once a cornerstone of network television, the American soap opera has fallen on hard times and cancellations.”
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Over 70 interviews with actors, producers, and fans reveal the reasons behind the decline of daytime soap operas in American television.
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Matthew D'Amato and a team of filmmakers traveled across the United States to document the decline of soap operas. The film features over 70 interviews with actors and producers, including Agnes Nixon, creator of All My Children, and Eileen Fulton from As the World Turns. Cancellations in 2011 prompted discussions about the future of this genre. Fans share their concerns as the program formats change. Production began in May 2011, with support from Kickstarter for post-production funding.
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Why Watch
- Meet Agnes Nixon, creator of iconic soap operas.
- Find out why daytime dramas are declining.
- See interviews with soap opera stars like Eileen Fulton.
Did You Know
- The film features over 70 interviews with industry professionals and fans.
- Production began in May 2011, following many soap cancellations in 2011.
- John Grossman was inspired to create the film after his wife, Carmen, expressed concern over soap opera cancellations.
- The film has a runtime of 67 minutes and was released in 2013.
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What year was the documentary Soap Life released?
Soap Life was released in 2013.
Who produced the documentary Soap Life?
The documentary was produced by New York Production Services and executive produced by John Grossman.
How many interviews were conducted for Soap Life?
Over 70 interviews were conducted with actors, producers, writers, and fans.
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