
Lena Zavaroni: The Forgotten Child Star
Documentary
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.
Top Cast
Lena Zavaroni
Lena Zavaroni
Self (archive footage)
Lena Zavaroni
Self (archive footage)


Erin Armstrong
Erin Armstrong
Lena Zavaroni
Erin Armstrong
Lena Zavaroni
Victor Zavaroni
Victor Zavaroni
Self, Lena's Father
Victor Zavaroni
Self, Lena's Father
Margaret Zavaroni
Margaret Zavaroni
Self, Lena's Cousin
Margaret Zavaroni
Self, Lena's Cousin
Tommy Scott
Tommy Scott
Self, Record Producer
Tommy Scott
Self, Record Producer
Fraser Gillies
Fraser Gillies
Self, Isle of Bute Resident
Fraser Gillies
Self, Isle of Bute Resident
John MacLeod
John MacLeod
Self, Isle of Bute Resident
John MacLeod
Self, Isle of Bute Resident
Neil Reid
Neil Reid
Self, Former Child Star
Neil Reid
Self, Former Child Star


Bonnie Langford
Bonnie Langford
Self, School Friend (Italia Conti)
Bonnie Langford
Self, School Friend (Italia Conti)


Lisa Maxwell
Lisa Maxwell
Self, School Friend (Italia Conti)
Lisa Maxwell
Self, School Friend (Italia Conti)
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