Lonely Boy

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.

Release Date

May 25, 1962

Status

Released

Original Title

Lonely Boy

Runtime

27min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

ONF | NFB