Heath ledger: a tribute film

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On January 22, , the entertainment world was rocked by news that one of its brightest young stars had unexpectedly died. This film is a commemorative special dedicated to the life and works of this complex and unique talent who died before his time. There are no TV airings over the next 14 days. Add it to your Watchlist to receive updates and availability notifications. Close Ad.

Heath ledger: a tribute film

Sign In. I Am Heath Ledger Hide Spoilers. Greetings again from the darkness. Lao Tzu wrote "The flame that burns twice as bright, burns half as long". Though the math might be a bit off, that phrase aptly describes the too-brief life and career of shooting star Heath Ledger. As his popularity soared, so did his commitment to avoid being typecast as the charming and handsome love interest by the desperate directors of every upcoming rom-com project. It seems inconceivable that word means what you think it means that Mr. Ledger only made 15 more movies before an overdose killed him in at age Adrian Buiterhuis and Derik Murray co-direct this portrait of the man, the artist, the friend, the father. We see the young Heath, nearly always with camera in hand, flouncing about with his buddies as he seeks his next adventure. Interviews, often the bane of biographical documentaries, provide a real sense of the admiration and love that Ledger attracted.

I wanted more of Heath the actor. This film is a commemorative special dedicated to the life and works of this complex and unique talent who died before his time.

The tragedy of Heath Ledger's death has led to endless rumours and speculation about depression, hard-partying, and madness brought on by his role in the Dark Knight. The real story is far m Read all The tragedy of Heath Ledger's death has led to endless rumours and speculation about depression, hard-partying, and madness brought on by his role in the Dark Knight. The real story is far more human than those stories suggest. Sign In Sign In. New Customer?

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Heath ledger: a tribute film

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Edit page. It really is a fitting tribute to who the man was. Heath Ledger: A Tribute. Ang Lee Self. Absorbing, and involving viewing from start to finish. Gary Oldman Self. Jake Gyllenhaal Self. Top cast Edit. This film touched me in so many ways that I feel that I knew the man personally as strange as it may seem. What these people are describing is endless energy that builds to almost manic obsession although they put it into the most favorable light. Despite the fact that Heath's life ended in tragedy, "I Am Heath Ledger" does not revel in it or take a somber tone until perhaps the final few minutes. This documentary gives real insight into his life, motivation, his wonderful attitude to life, his love for friends and pride for the family.

The flame that burns twice as bright burns twice as fast is perhaps twice as true in Hollywood. The remarkable and multi-faceted talent of such icons as James Dean is immortalized in the films they leave behind. On January 22, , the entertainment world was shocked once again when one of its brightest young stars tragically died at just 28 years old.

I actually discovered him when he was already dead. This film is the definitive portrait of Ledger for both old and new generations to experience for themselves, cause watching his movies aren't enough. Technical specs Edit. He struck me and enchanted me, and I suffered a Heath's fever that lasted more than a year. Director Ang Lee brings us closer to understanding what we have missed out on in regards to Ledger as an artist, and with actress Michelle Williams, the mother of his daughter Matilda, choosing not to participate in the film, we still have the distance between fan and man that allows for due respect. I Am Heath Ledger The documentary makes us part of his brief but at the same time extremely intense, and pushes us to want to be like him and want to do even half of the things he did because he really knew how to live well, despite the demons that accompanied him in his path. Basically, this film looks back at the life and career of Australian actor Heath Ledger. The appearance of special persons in his life shows how he was outside the family. And at the end I asked myself "How did he do it?