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Confessions of a Superhero

2007 · Movie · R · 92 min · ★ 6.7

Documentary

This documentary follows a small group of people who dress as famous superheroes to earn money and attention on Hollywood Boulevard. Through their daily routines, it shows the pressures, personal struggles, and small victories behind the costumes as they chase a version of fame that’s harder to reach than it looks.

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Details
Years
2007
Release date
2007-11-02
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
92 min
TMDB rating
6.7/10 (36 votes)
About

If you enjoy character-driven documentaries about unconventional lives and the cost of chasing recognition, this may click; Not for you if you want a fast plot or light escapism—try Surfwise for a similar vibe.

Pros: intimate real-life stories; unusual Hollywood subculture; bittersweet humor | Cons: sometimes uncomfortable moments; repetitive day-to-day scenes; limited broader context

Cast & crew

Directed by Matthew Ogens