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Movie poster: Gary (2024)
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2024 · 92 min Documentary
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

Follow the extraordinary story of Gary Coleman's rise to international fame as the child star of Diff'rent Strokes; his struggles with fame; and the controversy surrounding his tragic death at the age of 42. For the first time, viewers will get insight into Coleman's private world through exclusive interviews with his fellow actors, industry insiders and his estranged ex-wife and parents.

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Year 2024
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary
Director Robin Dashwood
Runtime 92 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.2/10 (8 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs a compelling narrative by weaving archival footage with intimate, often painful testimonies. It explores the exploitative nature of child stardom, relying on firsthand accounts to reveal the man behind the iconic catchphrase.

What lingers after the credits is a profound sense of a life commodified and a system that failed to protect its most vulnerable. A sobering examination of fame's dark legacy. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Robin Dashwood

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Best viewed attentively, with space for reflection on its sobering themes.

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