Students At 'Fame' School Nervous About Remake

by Lara Pellegrinelli, NPR

The remake of the 1980 film Fame, which opened in theaters this weekend, has its roots in an authentic setting: the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City. Many students at the school say they are afraid the new version will make LaGuardia students look lightweight.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, September 28, 2009