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  • 2017
  • Not Rated
  • Spike TV
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2017
  • Not Rated
  • Spike TV
  • 1 h 30 m

Summary I Am Heath Ledger is a feature length documentary celebrating the life of Heath Ledger: actor, artist and icon. The documentary provides an intimate look at Heath Ledger through the lens of his own camera as he films and often performs in his own personal journey - extravagant in gesture and in action. It was his creative energy and unsh...

Directed By: Adrian Buitenhuis, Derik Murray

Written By: Hart Snider, Ian Craig Walker

  • 2017
  • Not Rated
  • Spike TV
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2017
  • Not Rated
  • Spike TV
  • 1 h 30 m

I Am Heath Ledger

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
68
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 10 User Ratings
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Summary I Am Heath Ledger is a feature length documentary celebrating the life of Heath Ledger: actor, artist and icon. The documentary provides an intimate look at Heath Ledger through the lens of his own camera as he films and often performs in his own personal journey - extravagant in gesture and in action. It was his creative energy and unsh...

Directed By: Adrian Buitenhuis, Derik Murray

Written By: Hart Snider, Ian Craig Walker

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
68
67% Positive
4 Reviews
33% Mixed
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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67% Positive
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33% Mixed
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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83
May 17, 2017
What it does offer, however, is a touching celebration of his life — and it largely does so by using a collection of home videos Ledger recorded throughout his career.
By Shirley Li FULL REVIEW
83
Apr 29, 2017
Ultimately, this rueful picture of Heath Ledger is a loving celebration of a passionate spirit and a tribute fittingly seen through the eyes of the artist himself.
By Rodrigo Perez FULL REVIEW
67
Apr 29, 2017
I Am Heath Ledger is far too loving a portrait to be confused for art — don’t expect another “Amy” — but the film’s superficial approach is buoyed by an overwhelming degree of sincerity.
By David Ehrlich FULL REVIEW
62
Jun 1, 2017
I Am Heath Ledger feels like a glancing take on the actor. It takes us through his professional life, and some of his personal one, but it never provides a full picture of him.
By Josh Lasser FULL REVIEW
60
Apr 29, 2017
I Am Heath Ledger is a catchy and seductive portrait of an extraordinary artist, but it leaves you wanting more, because you know it’s not close to being all of Heath Ledger.
By Owen Gleiberman FULL REVIEW
60
Apr 29, 2017
The doc is less interested in analyzing Ledger's acting technique than in impressing viewers with his overall creative drive.
By John DeFore FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 10 User Ratings
8.3
80% Positive
8 Ratings
20% Mixed
2 Ratings
0% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 10 User Ratings
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80% Positive
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20% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Production Company Network Entertainment
Release Date May 3, 2017
Duration 1 h 30 m
Rating Not Rated
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Tagline "Don't Be Afraid To Fall" - Heath Ledger
Website http://www.networkentertainment.ca/
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Awards

Leo Awards
• 3 Nominations
Canadian Cinema Editors Awards
• 1 Nomination

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