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Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story is a 1987 American experimental biographical film that portrays the last 17 years of singer Karen Carpenter's life, as she struggled with anorexia. Directed by Todd Haynes, the film uses Barbie dolls as actors, as well as documentaries and artistic footage.
Jul 15, 1987 · Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story: Directed by Todd Haynes. With Merrill Gruver, Michael Edwards, Melissa Brown, Rob LaBelle. Karen Carpenter's battle with anorexia nervosa and the cultural influence of the Carpenters in the 70s.
Dec 20, 2020 · Using Barbie dolls to reinforce the message of anorexia, Todd Haynes makes his directorial debut with this surreal biopic of Karen Carpenter without authorization from her estate.
Directed by Todd Haynes Karen Carpenter's battle with anorexia nervosa and the cultural influence of the Carpenters in the 70s.
Nov 28, 2021 · Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story is a 1987 American experimental short biographical film that portrays the last 17 years of singer Karen Carpenter's life, as she...
Oct 12, 2007 · Seizing upon the inspired gimmick of using Barbie and Ken dolls to sympathetically recount the story of the pop star's death from anorexia, he spent months making miniature dishes, chairs ...
The Karen Carpenter Story. TV-PG 1989 1h 37m Biography List. 100% Tomatometer 7 Reviews 87% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings The pop singer/composer (Cynthia Gibb) becomes famous with her...
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Nov 20, 2015 · Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story. The infamous and banned 1987 short film by Todd Haynes, dir. of "Velvet Goldmine", "Far From Heaven" and the upcoming Oscar contender "Carol". The saga of a beloved singer and her battle with anorexia, acted out by Barbie dolls.
Karen Carpenter's battle with anorexia nervosa and the cultural influence of the Carpenters in the 70s. Karen and Richard Carpenter are young musicians living with their parents in Downey, California.
Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story is a 1987 American experimental biographical film that portrays the last 17 years of singer Karen Carpenter's life, as she struggled with anorexia. Directed by Todd Haynes, the film uses Barbie dolls as actors, as well as documentaries and artistic footage.
