What happens to the people who become instantly famous on Reality TV? Can they really go back home, back to being "real" people? Do they even want to? And if they can't go back, what skills do they have to go forward?
Reality People was the first verité documentary about reality cast members trying to perpetuate their fifteen minutes of fame.
"This painful, instructive documentary profiles three recent reality-show stars. Each expected a stint in the spotlight to launch a career; so far, zilch. 'Reality People' should be required viewing for everybody who ever fantasized about their fifteen minutes."
— Susan Stewart, TV Guide
"This sad, important documentary is a cautionary tale for all those Kens and Barbies planning to use 'For Love or Money'" to win public love and studio money. It paints a grim portrait of post-reality life, of what happens - or, more accurately, what doesn't happen - to ambitious contestants once their 15 minutes have lapsed. A timely piece of work"
— Matthew Gilbert, The Boston Globe
Produced and Directed by Eddie Rosenstein and Rick Velleu.
Co-Produced by Jenny O'Haver and Deborah Savitt-Salners.
Cinematography by John Hazard
Original Music by Joey Waronker
Executive Produced by Tony Gerber and Jessica Falcon for AMC Television.