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1962

Lonely Boy

Directed by Wolf Koenig

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.

Duration

0h 27m

Released

May 25, 1962

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  • Paul Anka
  • Jules Podell

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