Leslie Caron: The Reluctant Star
Catalogue Number: MFM000
Producer: Matter of Fact Media
Producing Agencies: Matter of Fact Media, Lesstar Films
Subject: Arts, Biography, Documentary, Drama, Guidance, Health and Medicine, History, Music, Women's Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2016
Running Time: 53:00
Closed Captions: Yes
Leslie Caron: The Reluctant Star begins in the present and unfolds as a journey that takes us back to a glorious time in Hollywood–a story seen through the prism of a living legend who reveals stories of a life lived large and with passion. It offers a rare and privileged glimpse into the world of the beloved icons of film, dance and theatre of the 20th century− a world of contradictions, ambitions, dreams, nostalgia and intense emotion−through one of its most luminous personalities. Leslie Caron: The Reluctant Star reveals the glamour, triumphs and disappointments of a spectacular career and turbulent personal life.
Nominated Best Biography or Arts Documentary or Series: 2018 Canadian Screen Awards
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