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Lena Zavaroni: The Forgotten Child Star (2024)

NR | Oct 06, 2024 (GB) | Documentary | 00:58

Lena Zavaroni was a child superstar, barnstorming the charts, sharing the stage with Sinatra, and performing for the US president, all before her 11th birthday. But her light was dimmed too soon by a battle with anorexia. Told from the perspective of her 84-year-old father, Victor, this poignant story reflects on parental regret as he seeks peace with his daughter's untimely fate.

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Lena Zavaroni
Self (archive footage)
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Erin Armstrong
Lena Zavaroni
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Victor Zavaroni
Self, Lena's Father
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Margaret Zavaroni
Self, Lena's Cousin
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Tommy Scott
Self, Record Producer
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Fraser Gillies
Self, Isle of Bute Resident
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John MacLeod
Self, Isle of Bute Resident
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Neil Reid
Self, Former Child Star
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Bonnie Langford
Self, School Friend (Italia Conti)
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Lisa Maxwell
Self, School Friend (Italia Conti)

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