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Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story (2006): Cast

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Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story is a 2006 music drama starring Debbie Allen as American Idol Auditionee in Sunglasses, Dewey Allen and Viola Davis. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Genres
Drama , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story About?

The premise of Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story without spoilers.

My story is: I believe. A single mother’s American Idol audition helps her rise above a history of poverty, sexual abuse, and illiteracy to achieve national prominence.

Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story Themes & Keywords

· 45 tags
  • motherhood
  • american idol
  • illiteracy
  • poverty
  • f rated
  • vomiting
  • title directed by female
  • family relationships
  • teen pregnancy
  • teenage mother
  • stardom
  • single mother
+33 more
  • singer
  • sex
  • self esteem
  • rise to power
  • religion
  • rape
  • rape victim
  • pregnancy
  • physical abuse
  • north carolina
  • mother daughter relationship
  • love
  • high school
  • haircut
  • grandmother
  • gospel
  • emotional abuse
  • domestic violence
  • courage
  • competition
  • coming of age
  • cinderella story
  • church
  • child rearing
  • candle
  • brother sister relationship
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • based on autobiography
  • baby
  • african american
  • actress playing herself
  • abusive boyfriend
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story Cast & Characters

Debbie Allen leads the cast as American Idol Auditionee in Sunglasses, with Dewey Allen as American Idol Auditionee and Viola Davis as Diane Barrino.

Also Starring in Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story

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Cars

Cars in Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story

21 cars on screen, including the 1999 Chevrolet S-10 and the 1978 Dodge Sportsman.

All 21 cars
  • 1999 Chevrolet S-10 in Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story 1999 Chevrolet S-10 Important role
  • 1978 Dodge Sportsman in Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story 1978 Dodge Sportsman Important role
  • 1999 Ford Crown Victoria in Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story 1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado in Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Minor role
Details

Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story Also Known As

Also known as “החיים הם לא אגדה”.

Also known as
  • החיים הם לא אגדה

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Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story?

Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story released?

Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story was released on August 19, 2006.

Who is in the cast of Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story?

Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story stars Debbie Allen as American Idol Auditionee in Sunglasses, Dewey Allen as American Idol Auditionee and Viola Davis as Diane Barrino, among 23 credited actors.

Does Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story have a post-credit scene?

No. Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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