May 25, 1962
27 min
Full-HD

Lonely Boy (1962)

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.

Category

Documentary

Country

Canada

Companies

ONF | NFB

Paul Anka

Himself

Jules Podell

Himself

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