Chasing Stardom

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Adele Laurie Blue Adkins began singing at the tender age of 4. By the time she was 14, her dream was to sing professionally. In 2006, she graduated from the BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology in South London. Four months after she graduated, a friend posted a few of her songs on a popular social network. The songs caught the attention of an executive at XL Recordings who was blown away by her voice. Her debut album 19 was released in 2008 - followed by her sophomore album 21 in 2011. She has sold millions of albums worldwide and received numerous awards from the music industry. However with success comes adversity. At the peak of her career she was diagnosed with vocal chord hemorrhage. In this revealing documentary we examine the trials and triumphs of Adele - and truly uncover the daunting challenges of Chasing Stardom.