Lonely Boy
Directed by Wolf Koenig, Roman Kroitor
Produced by ONF | NFB
A candid documentary portrait of Paul Anka's meteoric rise that examines both the glamour and machinery of pop stardom through interviews and behind-the-scenes observation.
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.
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Like Lonely Boy
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Lonely Boy
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Lonely Boy, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Lonely Boy, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Lonely Boy, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
