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http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/p-star-rising "I've got scars here from shooting up heroin. You know what heroin is?" The story of a single-father who is determined that his 9- year old daughter become a rap star and thus redeem his deferred dream. We follow the father-daughter duo through the grit and glamour of the music industry, the struggles of being a single dad with no means, and the sacrifices a child makes in order to make her daddy proud. P-STAR RISING premieres February 9, 2009 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.Visit the Web site for more: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/p-star-rising
