Lena Zavaroni: The Forgotten Child Star

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Lena Zavaroni
Lena Zavaroni

Self (archive footage)

Erin Armstrong
Erin Armstrong

Lena Zavaroni

Victor Zavaroni
Victor Zavaroni

Self, Lena's Father

Margaret Zavaroni
Margaret Zavaroni

Self, Lena's Cousin

Tommy Scott
Tommy Scott

Self, Record Producer

Fraser Gillies
Fraser Gillies

Self, Isle of Bute Resident

John MacLeod
John MacLeod

Self, Isle of Bute Resident

Neil Reid
Neil Reid

Self, Former Child Star

Bonnie Langford
Bonnie Langford

Self, School Friend (Italia Conti)

Lisa Maxwell
Lisa Maxwell

Self, School Friend (Italia Conti)

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    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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    2024-10-06

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