Lena Zavaroni: The Forgotten Child Star

Overview

Lena Zavaroni was a child superstar, barnstorming the charts, sharing the stage with Sinatra, and performing for the US president, all before her 11th birthday. But her light was dimmed too soon by a battle with anorexia. Told from the perspective of her 84-year-old father, Victor, this poignant story reflects on parental regret as he seeks peace with his daughter's untimely fate.

Cast

L

Lena Zavaroni

Self (archive footage)

Erin Armstrong

Lena Zavaroni

V

Victor Zavaroni

Self, Lena's Father

M

Margaret Zavaroni

Self, Lena's Cousin

T

Tommy Scott

Self, Record Producer