The portrayal of pop managers in documentaries about 1990s boybands often depicts them as villains exploiting young talent. However, this narrative overlooks the crucial role these managers played in fostering the ambition and drive in their proteges, leading them to achieve stardom. Recent documentaries highlight the darker aspects of the boyband phenomenon, but they also provide a more nuanced view of these managers as catalysts for success rather than mere exploiters, creating a conversation around their true impact on the industry.
"Far from being the baddie of the piece, the pop manager instilled the hunger in his proteges that propelled them to stardom."
"The last couple of years have seen a spate of documentaries about the dark side of 1990s boybands."
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