Fantasia for Real (VH1)
common sense media says
Chaotic docuseries plays like a real big mess.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this docuseries about American Idol alum Fantasia Barrino includes some bleeped swearing (a few instances of "f--k"), and Fantasia's family spends a good deal of time in heated discussion. You'll also hear words like "hell," "damn" and "B.S." and see some iffy behavior on the part of Fantasia's older brother Teeny, who resists family pressure that he get a paying job, preferring instead to make unauthorized renovations to his poolhouse recording studio. But most of all, the series functions as a long-playing commercial for Fantasia and her upcoming album ... so kids who watch the show are likely to end up wanting to buy her music.
Positive role models:
Fantasia gets points for working hard to earn a living and wanting to earn her G.E.D. But most of the time, she doesn't seem to have her life completely figured out. She spends lavishly on her daugher out of love, but she's the only one in her family who has a paying job. No one else in her family works, and they rely on her for everything. Her brother Teeny is purposefully reckless when it comes to money.
Violence:
Fantasia's family members often end up yelling at each other to get a point across, and in at least one one scene, there's some physical piling-on that seems playful. The series may or may not mention it, but Fantasia was also the victim of rape in high school, an incident she wrote about in her memoir Life Is Not a Fairy Tale.
Sex:
The series mentions that Fantasia had her daughter Zion out of wedlock when she was 16.
Language:
Audible words like "hell," "damn" and "B.S.," plus some bleeped swearing (think "f--k") -- although it's rare.
Consumerism:
The series functions as a long-form commercial for Fantasia's career, and the name of the potential first single from her new album is mentioned several times. Some other brands are also mentioned, including American Girl and Ferrari.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Fantasia and her family have wine and mixed drinks in social settings, usually in a responsible way.
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tarsha1
teen, 18 years old
teen, 18 years old
Excellent for teens 16+
i love this shiow because it gives off the real her and where she is coming from.
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Paradise2007
parent of 3 year old
parent of 3 year old
This show is an example of what most individuals goes through when he/she starts any career.
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