Lena Zavaroni: The Forgotten Child Star

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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.

Cast

Self (archive footage)

Victor Zavaroni

Self, Lena's Father

Margaret Zavaroni

Self, Lena's Cousin

Self, Record Producer

Self, Isle of Bute Resident

Self, Isle of Bute Resident

Self, Former Child Star

Bonnie Langford

Self, School Friend (Italia Conti)

Self, School Friend (Italia Conti)

Self, Friend and House Mate

Self, Former BBC Employee

Hughie Green, Cast of Lena, Edinburgh Fringe (uncredited)

Victor Zavaroni, Cast of Lena, Edinburgh Fringe (uncredited)

Hilda Zavaroni, Cast of Lena, Edinburgh Fringe (uncredited)

Dorothy Soloman, Cast of Lena, Edinburgh Fringe (uncredited)

Crew

Anne-Claire Pilley