Lonely Boy
1962
26 min
Coming soon
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.
Details
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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directionWolf KoenigRoman Kroitor
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cameraWolf Koenig
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editingJohn SpottonGuy L. Coté
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sound recordingMarcel CarrièreRon Alexander
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sound editingKathleen Shannon
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producerRoman Kroitor
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executive producerTom Daly
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narratorStrowan Robertson
Education
Ages 14 to 17
Arts Education - Music
Media Education - Popular Culture
Brainstorm student knowledge of Paul Anka. Introduce some of his music. Compare Anka's popularity and hype to a similar recording artist of today. Discuss the ways in which advances in technology have influenced the "star-making process." Explore the reasons why and how such stars are manipulated and created.
