The film argues that you don’t need a celebrity to validate your art. You need a community that refuses to back down.
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You cannot discuss Camp Rock 2 without addressing the Joe Jonas-sized hole in the room. The script famously writes Shane Gray off to tour with his (fictional) band, leaving Nate (Nick Jonas) and Jason (Kevin Jonas) to fend for themselves. The film argues that you don’t need a