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Adrian Grenier's 'Teenage Paparazzo' doc to HBO

By April MacIntyre Apr 7, 2010, 20:44 GMT

03/01/2010 - Adrian Grenier - Arrivals - Arena, 135 West 51st Street - New York City, NY, USA © Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos

HBO will air the Teenage Paparazzo documentary from Sundance.

HBO has acquired the U.S. TV rights to the documentary "Teenage Paparazzo" directed by "Entourage" star Adrian Grenier.

The film chronicles the true story of a relationship between 14-year-old paparazzo Austin Visschedyk and Grenier. Inspired by a chance encounter with Visschedyk during a night out, Grenier decides to turn the cameras on him in an effort to document this unique teenager’s world.  But actor-director Grenier soon finds the project turning into a personal challenge, as he is forced to take responsibility for his influence on his subject’s life. 

The doc will debut on HBO this fall.

Ultimately, the film offers an intimate look at the paparazzi and the celebrity culture they serve, including the way it influences this particular teenager and his family.

An official selection at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, the film features interviews with people who understand both the perks and consequences of media exposure, from psychologists and historians to celebrities (including Matt Damon, Eva Longoria, Paris Hilton, Alec Baldwin and Whoopi Goldberg), critics, fans, bloggers, publishers and tabloid writers.