Lonely Boy

Lonely Boy (1962)

May 25th, 19620h 27min

Documentary
62%

Overview

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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