I Am Heath Ledger

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I Am Heath Ledger

"Don't be afraid to fall."

2017

1h 30m

7.4(215 votes)

Documentary

Overview

The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.

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14 members

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Heath Ledger

Self (archive footage)

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Kate Ledger

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Kim Ledger

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Olivia Ledger

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Ben Mendelsohn

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Naomi Watts

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Djimon Hounsou

Self

Directing

Catherine Hardwicke

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李安

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Christina Cauchi

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Emile Hirsch

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Sally Bell

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Ben Harper

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Ashleigh Bell

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