This was part of a trend of TV-made documentary films from Network Entertainment celebrating popular movie stars who passed away too soon. Basically, this film looks back at the life and career of Australian actor Heath Ledger. Friends and family that knew him best talk about his early and popular films and his roles, his relationships, his personal interests, and his tragic death in 2008 from accidentally overdosing on prescription drugs. With clips and discussions of his films, including: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), The Patriot (2000), A Knight's Tale (2001), Monster's Ball (2001), The Four Feathers (2002), Ned Kelly (2003), Lords of Dogtown (2005), Brokeback Mountain (2005) (Oscar nominated), I'm Not There (2007), The Dark Knight (2008) (posthumous Oscar winner), and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) (he died during production). It also goes into detail about his interest in filmmaking, his preparation for roles (including being a gay cowboy and as the Joker), and his difficulties with being famous, and there is a lot of unseen home-made footage. With contributions from Sally Bell (Heath's mother), Catherine Hardwicke, Emile Hirsch, Djimon Hounsou, Kim Ledger (Heath's father), Kate Ledger (Heath's sister), Olivia Ledger (Heath's sister), Ang Lee, Ben Mendelsohn, Naomi Watts, and Michelle Williams (his former partner, they had a child together). It is a shame that Ledger died so young, aged 28, but this makes you appreciate how good an actor and a good person he was, it is an interesting documentary. Good!
Review of I Am Heath Ledger
