SummaryI 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 unshakable wi... Read More
Directed By:Adrian Buitenhuis, Derik Murray
Written By:Hart Snider, Ian Craig Walker
I Am Heath Ledger
Metascore
Generally Favorable
68
User score
Universal Acclaim
8.3
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
67% Positive
4 Reviews
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33% Mixed
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May 17, 2017
83
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.
Apr 29, 2017
83
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.
Apr 29, 2017
67
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.
Jun 1, 2017
62
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.
Apr 29, 2017
60
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.
Apr 29, 2017
60
The doc is less interested in analyzing Ledger's acting technique than in impressing viewers with his overall creative drive.
User score
Universal Acclaim
83% Positive
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Aug 1, 2018
10
I was looking forward to this documentary. Although I wanted more footage of behind the scenes with him, videos from sets etc. But as a fan of dark knight, this was important to watch.
Jun 22, 2017
9
It was a really interesting journey behind the doors to see him like that. That in the in even the Joker is human...
It was well edited and i got a very good inside look of the man and i'm really happy that the film is the way it is. it almost brought a tear into the eye but hey.
Production Company:
- Network Entertainment
Release Date:May 3, 2017
Duration:1 h 30 m
Tagline:"Don't Be Afraid To Fall" - Heath Ledger
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Awards
Leo Awards
• 3 Nominations
Canadian Cinema Editors Awards
• 1 Nomination
