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Lonely Boy

6.0(21)196227m1

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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English
  • biography
  • popular music
  • short film

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Canada

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  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereSource: Wikipedia (Ann Arbor)25 May 1962

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Lonely Boy was released on 25 May 1962.

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    CinemaSerf

    2/19/2024

    7/10

    Talk about wholesome! One fan has 555 photos of this fella on her wall and parents and screaming youngsters seem to have taken to this charming and handsome young man with equal enthusiasm. This documentary follows this man from Ottawa to Atlantic city stardom - in just five years. He isn't exactly camera shy, down to his underwear in the first five minutes as he rather hastily prepares to go on stage - even if his a…

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