Product Details

• Actors: Allison Smith, Dara Brown, Julie Stevens, Charles Strouse, Sarah Jessica Parker
• Directors: Julie Stevens, Jr. Gil Cates
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
• Language: English
• Subtitles: Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: HART SHARP VIDEO
• DVD Release Date: February 26, 2008
• Run Time: 75 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0010VD7HG
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #47,226 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Editorial Reviews

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The magic of Annie has always been related to the tens of thousands of girls who dreamed of being in the show, and Ms. Stevens' film is about those girls who's dreams came true. --The New York Times

Product Description

The award winning Life After Tomorrow, a film by Julie Stevens and Gil Cates, Jr., reunites more than 40 women who played orphans in the original Broadway production of Annie and reveals the highs and lows of their experiences as child actresses in a cultural phenomenon. Once the curtain came down, many found it could be a hard-knock-life, fraught with out-of-control stage mothers, separation anxiety, and worst of all, pubescent growth spurts that could find the moppets being replaced by smaller, younger editions just waiting in the wings. As one cast member in the film remarks, The younger ones are coming to take your place and you're 12. It's not like you are getting downsized at 50...you're 12!. While their lives moved on, the impact of the experience remains. Features behind-the-curtain footage from the original Broadway production and performances with the re-united orphans.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great behind-the-scenes look at an American musical classic!, January 18, 2008

By	J Fab (Virginia) - See all my reviews

I saw this film at a festival screening and enjoyed it immensely! The woman who directed it was herself an ANNIE alumna, and she has persuaded many of her fellow former orphans to reflect on their shared experiences. The result is a rare chance for theatre lovers to peek behind the scenes and gain some insight into what it's like to be a youngster on and off the stage of a monster musical hit. I found the revelations fascinating, if not always as wholesome as the show's enduring image. In addition to the women who once played orphans, we hear from principals from the show like lyricist and perennial ANNIE director Martin Charnin and Harve "Daddy Warbucks" Presnell, as well as an extreme ANNIE fan, among others.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two thumbs up!, January 15, 2008

By	Anonymous - See all my reviews

Who doesn't love Annie??? It is as American as apple pie. "Life After Tomorrow" takes you behind the curtain to witness the real celebrations and tribulations the young actresses from the musical often encountered. It is a heartfelt examination of both the sunny days as well as the stormy weather that these child stars faced. I loved this documentary and watched it twice within the first day of receiving it. Whether you're like me and still remember almost every word to every song from Annie or you just have an interest in the effects of show business, this is a must see!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the movie, but I wanted to see more of the play.., March 9, 2008

By	R. Broz "rosebrozpicks" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For anyone who has ever wondered "What happened to that child star" here is the answer for at least one play. I loved the way the film did not really make judgements and that there was a balance in the memories (good and bad) from prior castmembers. My one request would have been, more of behind the scenes of the play itself. If you take a look at the video, be sure to check out the extras as there are some quite enjoyable additions in this area. I remember seeing Annie when it first came out and this brought back some great memories!