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Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (1987)
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Karen Carpenter's battle with anorexia nervosa and the cultural influence of the Carpenters in the 70s. | add synopsisNewsDesk:
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One of the Best Films Ever moreCast
(Credited cast) | Rob LaBelle | ... | Dad / Mr. A&M (voice) |
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 | Gwen Kraus | ... | Narrator (voice) |
| Bruce Tuthill | ... | Narrator (voice) |
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Squashed by the Carpenter estate this film is all but impossible to see. I think it has less to do with "unauthorized" use of Carpenter songs then the fact that Karen's family comes across as monsters and largely responsible for her death.
Quite simply this film is a kick in the face, a punch to the gut and utterly heartbreaking. Despite the fact that the film is told with "Barbies" this film moves you to tears. We watch as she is manipulated in to performing and pushed ever onward with little or no control of her life. This is cross cut with scenes of the time period and with information about her condition. The entire film is scored with the music of the Carpenters as well as the other hits of the period. You will be moved.
If you want to see great film making or great story telling find this film and see it. 10 out of 10.
Frankly this film should be seen by more people then those dogged enough to search it out since despite the tragedy it could be someone's ray of hope out of the darkness.