The story of popular singer Paul Anka. From obscurity in Ottawa he became the idol of millions of adolescent fans around the world. This film takes a candid look from both sides of the footlights.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006444
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Popular culture
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Imagery (Psychology)
Music & Performing Arts → Anka, Paul
Music & Performing Arts → Music - 20th century - Philosophy and aesthetics
Music & Performing Arts → Music - History and criticism
Music & Performing Arts → Music appreciation
Music & Performing Arts → Popular culture
Music & Performing Arts → Popular music
Music & Performing Arts → Singers - Biography
Music & Performing Arts → Singers - Canada
Music & Performing Arts → Singing
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)