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I Am Heath Ledger

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The life and art of iconic actor Heath Ledger.
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I Am Heath Ledger takes a poignant, absorbing look at the private life and process of a talented star doomed to meet a tragic end.

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Angie Han Mashable 05/30/2017
Directors Adrian Buitenhuis and Derik Murray cover all the usual bases... But the film is never more interesting, or more poignant, than when Ledger turns the camera on himself. Go to Full Review
Jason Newman RogerEbert.com 05/18/2017
I Am Heath Ledger transcends box-checking filmography and gushing tributes, looking past Ledger The Movie Star to focus on the young man who dedicated his life to pursuing -- and helping others pursue -- a wide variety of creative endeavors. Go to Full Review
Shirley Li Entertainment Weekly 05/17/2017
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It paints an affecting, impressionistic portrait of the actor's singular vision and devotion to his work. Go to Full Review
Sara Clements Enthuse 07/29/2019
With emotions just as raw, this is a story that fans needed. It celebrates an artist whose star power will always burn bright, and whose artistic nature set him apart. Go to Full Review
Asia Frey Lagniappe (Mobile, AL) 08/23/2018
The emotional but pointless documentary "I Am Heath Ledger" is really more of a tribute than a documentary, shedding literally no new light on the death of the extremely talented young actor. Go to Full Review
Estelle Tang Cosmopolitan 03/08/2018
Watching this tender narrative, it's hard not to imagine all the wondrous things he could have made. Go to Full Review
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04/05/2019 Such a beautiful soul taken way too soon. See more 09/02/2017 Very well done. Focuses on his life and not so much his death as most of these documentaries do. See more 08/06/2017 Great documentary about a great actor. I always looked forward to his movies, and I do miss his presence. See more 07/29/2017 Insightful, poignant and deeply touching, I Am Heath Ledger may only be one of many biopics out there at present, but if you ever wanted to know about the late actor behind the scenes, it's essential viewing. Ledger was one of the towering talents of his generation. His films affected millions and his charming, generous personality left an indelible mark on those who were closest to him, and this very much comes out in the film. Many clips and videos and photos shot by Heath himself are featured, and as random as they may be they provide a beautiful insight into the mind of the man himself. He had an insatiable lust for life and thirst for exploration. He approached everything so radically, forsaking convention and expectations and doing everything his own way. He was a true artist at heart, and the opinions of those who are interviewed attest to this. His childhood is mostly rushed over, but when you consider how incredible and dense his career was in such a short space of time, it makes sense to give it the most attention. As of writing this, Ledger has been gone for nearly 10 years, but what he achieved in his relatively short time on Earth is astounding. Heath captured the essence of life; this documentary captures the essence of him. A must-see for even his most casual fans. See more 07/25/2017 Heart touching, envolving and funny, this might not be the Heath Ledger's life definitive documentary, but inside of what the filmmakers and Heath's friends and family were giving to the public, inside of what the movie was offering, "I Am Heath Ledger" is good informative movie about Heath's personality, dreams, creativity and virtues, as well as his exaggerated passion for his job. If only they explored more his death with the interviewed, the movie would have been perfect. See more 07/09/2017 Básico documental que se salva por el grandioso material con que cuenta sobre la vida personal del actor y las entrevistas que tiene. Da un punto de vista nuevo sobre el australiano que llegó a ser uno de los mejores actores de su generación, sin haber estudiado nunca actuación. Muestra el derroche de energía que fue y el problema que siempre llevo dentro de si y que desembocó como todo indicaba. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis The life and art of iconic actor Heath Ledger.
Director
Derik Murray, Adrian Buitenhuls
Screenwriter
Hart Snider
Production Co
Network Entertainment
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 25, 2017
Runtime
1h 30m
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