Lena Zavaroni: The Forgotten Child Star
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Documentary
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.
Cast
Lena ZavaroniSelf (archive footage)
Erin ArmstrongLena Zavaroni
Victor ZavaroniSelf, Lena's Father
Margaret ZavaroniSelf, Lena's Cousin
Tommy ScottSelf, Record Producer
Fraser GilliesSelf, Isle of Bute Resident
John MacLeodSelf, Isle of Bute Resident
Neil ReidSelf, Former Child Star
Bonnie LangfordSelf, School Friend (Italia Conti)
Lisa MaxwellSelf, School Friend (Italia Conti)
Carmen CoriSelf, Friend and House Mate
Mike CrispSelf, Former BBC Employee