Demi Lovato hopes to one day bring the issues raised in the 'Child Star' documentary to Capitol Hill. CNN

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Demi Lovato highlights the need for stronger protections for aspiring child performers in her new Hulu documentary “Child Star.”

Lovato spoke about the doc in an interview with CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister that aired on Wednesday's episode of “The Lead,” saying she hopes to “raise awareness for legislation so that minors (in the public eye) are protected and compensated.”

“It's like the wild, wild west in the digital age,” Lovato added, noting that today's ever-changing media landscape is different from how she was a child star.

Singer also said the goal is to one day bring these issues to Capitol Hill. “It would be incredible,” he said.

“Child Star” is Lovato's directorial debut and “explores the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight through the lens of one of the world's most well-known former child stars,” according to an official synopsis.

Drew Barrymore, Christina Ricci and Raven-Symoné are among the former child actors with whom Lovato sat down in the film to describe how they persevered through adversity growing up in the spotlight.

“Fame creates instability for a child,” Lovato shares, “and when you add that to instability that's already there, it's kind of a recipe for disaster.”

Lovato made her debut as an actor at the age of 10 on “Barney & Friends,” and went on to have a successful career as a Disney Channel star and pop singer.

The “Cool for Summer” singer opens up about her personal struggles with addiction, mental health and disordered eating.

As for how far she's come, Lovato told CNN she's “very proud” of herself.

“I try to live by the philosophy of no regrets,” he added. “When I look back at how resilient I've been through some of the darkest moments in my life, I'm very, very proud of myself for pulling myself out of the wreckage and (I'm) living the life I'm living today.”

“Child Star” is now available to stream on Hulu