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TOO young TO DIE – Judy Garland
Her role as Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz” made the 16 year old Judy Garland into an overnight star. The title song “Over the Rainbow” becomes the song of her life and a hymn representing humanity’s search for a carefree place. Not only Americans, but people all around the world identify with this song and its message.
Watch the full-length movie on Vimeo: vimeo.com/ondemand/judygarlandtooyoungtodie
She was an entertainer by nature. During her career, Judy Garland makes 32 movies and 30 TV shows, appears 500 times on the radio, gives more than 1100 concerts, publishes over 100 singles and a dozen albums, wins an Oscar and is nominated for one twice, two Golden Globes, five Grammys and a Tony. Without her and her powerful voice, the torch song genre would not be what it is today. She’s the original Beyoncé, she’s the original Adele.
Yet the circumstances of her death cast a shadow over her life’s achievement. Exploited child star, pills, alcohol, divorces, attempted suicide, bad friends and financial problems. It is a distorted image.
The documentary traces the life and legend of Judy Garland, showcasing her exceptional work in music and film. Among others her son Joey Luft and Rufus Wainwright have their say and recall one of the greatest pop stars of all time.
TOO young TO DIE – Judy Garland
Her role as Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz” made the 16 year old Judy Garland into an overnight star. The title song “Over the Rainbow” becomes the song of her life and a hymn representing humanity’s search for a carefree place. Not only Americans, but people all around the world identify with this song and its message.
Watch the full-length movie on Vimeo: vimeo.com/ondemand/judygarlandtooyoungtodie
She was an entertainer by nature. During her career, Judy Garland makes 32 movies and 30 TV shows, appears 500 times on the radio, gives more than 1100 concerts, publishes over 100 singles and a dozen albums, wins an Oscar and is nominated for one twice, two Golden Globes, five Grammys and a Tony. Without her and her powerful voice, the torch song genre would not be what it is today. She’s the original Beyoncé, she’s the original Adele.
Yet the circumstances of her death cast a shadow over her life’s achievement. Exploited child star, pills, alcohol, divorces, attempted suicide, bad friends and financial problems. It is a distorted image.
The documentary traces the life and legend of Judy Garland, showcasing her exceptional work in music and film. Among others her son Joey Luft and Rufus Wainwright have their say and recall one of the greatest pop stars of all time.
