Lonely Boy (1962)

05/25/1962 (CA) • 27m

Documentary

Overview

This short film portrays the story of singer Paul Anka, who rose from obscurity to become the idol of millions of adolescent fans around the world. Taking a candid look at both sides of the footlights, this film examines the marketing machine behind a generation of pop singers. Interviews with Anka and his manager reveal their perspective on the industry.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

biography

popular music

short film

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