Independent Lens | P STAR | Film Clip #3 | PBS

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/p-star-rising "I've got scars here from shooting up heroin. You know what heroin is?"

The story of a single-father who is determined that his 9- year old daughter become a rap star and thus redeem his deferred dream. We follow the father-daughter duo through the grit and glamour of the music industry, the struggles of being a single dad with no means, and the sacrifices a child makes in order to make her daddy proud.

P-STAR RISING premieres February 9, 2009 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.Visit the Web site for more: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/p-star-rising

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• Priscilla

[ItalianBlackheart123]

Their mom looks like cubana lust alittle bit...not ima bad way. She looks very nice :)

[EntertainYoou]

this is the girl version of young jinsu love how her dad takes care of them

[Mistwixx90210]

omg ur such an inspiration. i mean u look all perfect on TV, living the life and all. But then ur life its just unexpected and amazing. ur awseome and continue to do what u do. <3 <3

[chantelie91]

so their mother was on drugs and she went to rehab which is why they were by themselfs living with only their father?

[divatia20]

@thegreatcreator these are children how dare you call them low lives

[bugabuse]

So why doesn't the mom live with them

[SoSickNastyx3]

its so sad. When I look at percilla my heart aches. I feel so sorry for her, and her father, and her sister. Her father is proud of her. Its sad...her mom might be stopping now, but she'll start shootin up again, its a circle no one can break.

I'm givin Percilla my hope and wishes; everything i have&more<3. She's strong.

[thegreatcreator]

THESE ARE SOME LO LIFES