Privilege

Drama • Unrated • Directed by: Peter Watkins • 103 minutes

England's pop idol Steven Shorter sees his popularity reach dizzying heights as he becomes the carefully crafted face of a corporate machine. Hired to paint his portrait, artist Vanessa Ritchie sees his deep unhappiness—and growing instability. As the controlling powers exploit his fame for propaganda, Steven questions the system that made him a star, risking everything to reclaim his identity.

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