Lena Zavaroni: The Forgotten Child Star
October 6, 2024
58m
Overview
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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Cast
Lena Zavaroni
Self (archive footage)
Erin Armstrong
Lena ZavaroniVictor Zavaroni
Self, Lena's FatherMargaret Zavaroni
Self, Lena's CousinTommy Scott
Self, Record ProducerFraser Gillies
Self, Isle of Bute ResidentJohn MacLeod
Self, Isle of Bute ResidentNeil Reid
Self, Former Child Star
Bonnie Langford
Self, School Friend (Italia Conti)
Lisa Maxwell
Self, School Friend (Italia Conti)Carmen Cori
Self, Friend and House MateMike Crisp
Self, Former BBC EmployeeJohnny Mans
Self, Friend
Jon Culshaw
Hughie Green, Cast of Lena, Edinburgh Fringe (uncredited)Alan McHugh
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