In the Shadow of the Stars
In the Shadow of the Stars is one of the most talked-about Documentary movies released in 1991, attracting audiences with its cinematic storytelling and memorable performances.
A hilarious and affectionate look at the path to stardom inside the competitive world of opera. Filmmakers Allie Light and Irving Saraf relegate the divas to the background and focus on a limelight-craving group of "choristers" -- the seldom-noticed singers who stand behind the soloists portraying peasants, soldiers and slaves.