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I Am Heath Ledger Documentary Trailer Released: Remembering Ledger’s Legacy

BY David Riley

Published 7 years ago

I Am Heath Ledger Documentary Trailer Released: Remembering Ledger's Legacy

Before reading this, we strongly advise you to grab a roll of tissue and prepare to tear up. The emotional trailer for the “I Am Heath Ledger” detailing the life of the late actor has been released and it’s already got fans scrambling and bawling their eyes out.

Spike TV’s ‘I Am Heath Ledger’ Is A Heartbreaker

The trailer for “I Am Heath Ledger” was released Tuesday, April 4, Ledger’s would-be 38th birthday. It starts with a shot of Ledger holding a Twin-lens camera and details his days and life story as one of Hollywood’s most dynamic actors. Scenes from the actor’s Academy Award-winning role in “Brokeback Mountain” were also introduced.

The trailer and feature-length documentary also feature a series of home video footage, all of which shows Ledger as a passionate and funny man behind the camera. Interviews with Ledger’s family, friends, and Hollywood companions are also in “I Am Heath Ledger,” including “Brokeback Mountain” director Ang Lee’s heartwarming bit on Ledger, and musician Ben Harper.

Back in 2009, Ledger won a posthumous Oscar in an acting category as Best Supporting Actor for his role as The Joker in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight.” He was the second performer in history to win a posthumous Oscar. Ledger’s family accepted the award on his behalf.

Ledger died from an accidental drug overdose in 2008 and left behind his daughter Matilda, who is now 11. He had her with his “Broke back Mountain” co-star and ex-girlfriend Michelle Williams. Ledger was 28 when he passed away.

“I Am Heath Ledger” will premiere at New York’s Tribecca Film Festival on April 23. You can also catch it on Spike TV on May 17. Watch the trailer below:

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