The read
It runs a compact 58m.
Synopsis
Lena Zavaroni was a child superstar, barnstorming the charts, sharing the stage with Sinatra, and performing for the US president, all before her 11th birthday. But her light was dimmed too soon by a battle with anorexia. Told from the perspective of her 84-year-old father, Victor, this poignant story reflects on parental regret as he seeks peace with his daughter's untimely fate.
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Key crew
- Anne-Claire PilleyDirector
Cast
- Lena ZavaroniSelf (archive footage)
- Erin ArmstrongLena Zavaroni
- Victor ZavaroniSelf, Lena's Father
- Margaret ZavaroniSelf, Lena's Cousin
- Tommy ScottSelf, Record Producer
- Fraser GilliesSelf, Isle of Bute Resident
- John MacLeodSelf, Isle of Bute Resident
- Neil ReidSelf, Former Child Star
- Bonnie LangfordSelf, School Friend (Italia Conti)
- Lisa MaxwellSelf, School Friend (Italia Conti)
- Carmen CoriSelf, Friend and House Mate
- Mike CrispSelf, Former BBC Employee
Themes
former child star