Lonely Boy
1962•27m•6.0•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Wolf Koenig
Languages
English
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Paul Anka
Himself
Jules Podell
Himself
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
Roman Kroitor
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