Lonely Boy
1962
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
OFFICE NATIONAL DU FILM DU CANADA, National Film Board of Canada
Awards
Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television Award for Best Motion Picture
Crew
Producer
Tom Daly, Roman Kroitor
Cinematography
Wolf Koenig
Editing
Guy L. Coté, John Spotton
Stills
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Festival History
- Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival 2018 generic
- Ann Arbor Film Festival 1963 generic
- BAFTA Awards 1963 generic
Titles
| Original title | Lonely Boy | English |
| Alternate title | Paul Anka |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) |
Full credits
| Director | Roman Kroitor, Wolf Koenig |
| Producer | Tom Daly, Roman Kroitor |
| Cinematography | Wolf Koenig |
| Editing | Guy L. Coté, John Spotton |
| Sound | Ron Alexander, Kathleen Shannon, Marcel Carrière |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
