I Am Heath Ledger

2017

1 hr. 30 min.

Documentary

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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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Manny P

I grew up with Frank Gorshin and Adam West playing the Batman characters, camp as a row of tents. Then Heath arrived and played one of the intrinsic characters to the point it will never be bettered. An astonishing portrayal and a very sad demise. This though, is self indulgent nonsense.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/28/22

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Audience Member

Such a beautiful soul taken way too soon.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/05/19

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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 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Very well done. Focuses on his life and not so much his death as most of these documentaries do.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

Great documentary about a great actor. I always looked forward to his movies, and I do miss his presence.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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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 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Derik Murray

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Adrian Buitenhuls

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Estelle Tang

Cosmopolitan

Watching this tender narrative, it's hard not to imagine all the wondrous things he could have made.

Mar 8, 2018

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Synopsis

The life and art of iconic actor Heath Ledger.

Director: Derik Murray, Adrian Buitenhuls
Executive Producer: Matt Amato, Tim Gamble, Paul Gertz, Kevin Kay, Steve Kotlowitz, Derik Murray, Robert Pirooz, Peter Scarth, Jon Slusser, Kent Wingerak, Greg Zeschuk, Jaime Kosanke, Sandra Lim
Screenwriter: Hart Snider
Production Co: Network Entertainment
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 25, 2017

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