I am Heath Ledger
(2017)Biographical doco on Oscar-winner Heath Ledger, who gave exceptional performances in Brokeback Mountain and The Dark Knight before his passing in 2008. Includes a wealth of interviews from the likes of director Ang Lee and actor Ben Mendelsohn.
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Directed by Derik Murray ('I Am Chris Farley', 'Johnny Cash: American Rebel', 'I Am Bruce Lee'), Adrian Buitenhuis (feature debut)
Starring Heath Ledger, Ang Lee, Ben Mendelsohn, Naomi Watts, Djimon Hounsou, Emile Hirsch
Written by Hart Snider
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"I Am Heath Ledger" is a catchy and seductive portrait of an extraordinary artist, but it leaves you wanting more, because you know it's not close to being all of Heath Ledger. Full Review
I Am Heath Ledger offers intimacy but little sense of discovery. Full Review
An unabashedly affectionate portrait of Ledger the artist and Ledger the man. Full Review
The sheer number of people reminiscing in such sincere, unfeigned, heartfelt ways makes the film an uncommonly tender portrait of a celebrity, infused with a sense of humanity. Full Review
When comes to completing an honest portrait of the real Heath Ledger, the film falls well short of expectations. Full Review
Leans into its affection and adoration.. doesn't seek to interrogate or investigate, or even to explain, but to champion. Full Review
[Paints] a portrait of a young man who aimed to live every moment to the fullest, but who didn't always have confidence in his own abilities. Full Review
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