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The life and art of iconic actor Heath Ledger.

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I Am Heath Ledger takes a poignant, absorbing look at the private life and process of a talented star doomed to meet a tragic end.

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I Am Heath Ledger | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Angie Han Mashable Directors Adrian Buitenhuis and Derik Murray cover all the usual bases... But the film is never more interesting, or more poignant, than when Ledger turns the camera on himself. May 30, 2017 Full Review I Am Heath Ledger | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Jason Newman RogerEbert.com I Am Heath Ledger transcends box-checking filmography and gushing tributes, looking past Ledger The Movie Star to focus on the young man who dedicated his life to pursuing -- and helping others pursue -- a wide variety of creative endeavors. May 18, 2017 Full Review I Am Heath Ledger | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Shirley Li Entertainment Weekly It paints an affecting, impressionistic portrait of the actor's singular vision and devotion to his work. Rated: B+ May 17, 2017 Full Review I Am Heath Ledger | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Sara Clements Enthuse With emotions just as raw, this is a story that fans needed. It celebrates an artist whose star power will always burn bright, and whose artistic nature set him apart. Jul 29, 2019 Full Review I Am Heath Ledger | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Asia Frey Lagniappe (Mobile, AL) The emotional but pointless documentary "I Am Heath Ledger" is really more of a tribute than a documentary, shedding literally no new light on the death of the extremely talented young actor. Aug 23, 2018 Full Review I Am Heath Ledger | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Estelle Tang Cosmopolitan Watching this tender narrative, it's hard not to imagine all the wondrous things he could have made. Mar 8, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Such a beautiful soul taken way too soon. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/05/19 Full Review toby h Brilliant look back on a brilliant actor. His performance as The Joker is still one of my favourite performances by any actor. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Very well done. Focuses on his life and not so much his death as most of these documentaries do. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Great documentary about a great actor. I always looked forward to his movies, and I do miss his presence. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Insightful, poignant and deeply touching, I Am Heath Ledger may only be one of many biopics out there at present, but if you ever wanted to know about the late actor behind the scenes, it's essential viewing. Ledger was one of the towering talents of his generation. His films affected millions and his charming, generous personality left an indelible mark on those who were closest to him, and this very much comes out in the film. Many clips and videos and photos shot by Heath himself are featured, and as random as they may be they provide a beautiful insight into the mind of the man himself. He had an insatiable lust for life and thirst for exploration. He approached everything so radically, forsaking convention and expectations and doing everything his own way. He was a true artist at heart, and the opinions of those who are interviewed attest to this. His childhood is mostly rushed over, but when you consider how incredible and dense his career was in such a short space of time, it makes sense to give it the most attention. As of writing this, Ledger has been gone for nearly 10 years, but what he achieved in his relatively short time on Earth is astounding. Heath captured the essence of life; this documentary captures the essence of him. A must-see for even his most casual fans. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Heart touching, envolving and funny, this might not be the Heath Ledger's life definitive documentary, but inside of what the filmmakers and Heath's friends and family were giving to the public, inside of what the movie was offering, "I Am Heath Ledger" is good informative movie about Heath's personality, dreams, creativity and virtues, as well as his exaggerated passion for his job. If only they explored more his death with the interviewed, the movie would have been perfect. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis The life and art of iconic actor Heath Ledger.

Director
Derik Murray, Adrian Buitenhuls

Screenwriter
Hart Snider

Production Co
Network Entertainment

Genre
Documentary

Original Language
English

Release Date (Streaming)
May 25, 2017

Runtime
1h 30m
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