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Gary

2024 1h 30m Biography Documentary TRAILER for List
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GARY follows the extraordinary story of Gary Coleman's rise to international fame as the child star of Diff'rent Strokes; his struggles with fame; and the controversy surrounding his tragic death at the age of 42. For the first time, viewers will get insight into Coleman's private world through exclusive interviews with his fellow actors, industry insiders and his estranged ex-wife and parents.
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Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) It is a cautionary tale of child stardom, familiar in many respects: disappearing millions, parents and advisors who did not always appear to have his best interests at heart, the job offers drying up in adulthood. Rated: 4/5 Sep 14, 2024 Full Review Nick Schager The Daily Beast A thorough non-fiction recap of the rise and fall of the pint-sized phenom, whose mega-watt charm and expert comedic timing made him a sensation, and whose later years were marred by lawsuits, scandals, misery, and premature death at age 42. Aug 28, 2024 Full Review Linda Cook OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) A sad, true story about the trappings of fame and how it can ruin a life. Rated: 3 1/2 stars Sep 15, 2024 Full Review Jennifer Green Common Sense Media Despite some distracting elements in the filming and editing of this documentary, Gary Coleman's life story makes for a fascinating albeit heartbreaking story deserving of attention. Sep 3, 2024 Full Review Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com Dashwood can’t resist the ugly side of Coleman’s days. However, there’s an opportunity to understand the late subject’s perspective in life, comprehending decisions that became tabloid fodder, while his pain is made crystal clear. Rated: B- Sep 1, 2024 Full Review Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht A satisfying telling of Coleman's life story, although I'm not quite sure I buy the implication that he was murdered. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 30, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Les N Hmm. It seemed that very few people could be trusted. Still it was his responsibility to take life into his own hands. Though his ex-wife was as cold as she could be....and who would want parents like that?? Especially his father! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/02/24 Full Review Afraz H That scene was a heartbreaking moment for Gary in his own commercial. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/01/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis GARY follows the extraordinary story of Gary Coleman's rise to international fame as the child star of Diff'rent Strokes; his struggles with fame; and the controversy surrounding his tragic death at the age of 42. For the first time, viewers will get insight into Coleman's private world through exclusive interviews with his fellow actors, industry insiders and his estranged ex-wife and parents.
Director
Robin Dashwood
Distributor
Peacock
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 29, 2024
Runtime
1h 30m
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