Tiny Tim: King for a Day
(2020)

Nonfiction

eVideo

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Details

PUBLISHED
[United States] : Juno Films, 2020
Made available through hoopla
DESCRIPTION

1 online resource (1 video file (approximately 78 min.)) : sd., col

ISBN/ISSN
MWT18660369, 18660369
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Directed by Johann Von Sydow

Justin A. Martell, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Susan M. Khaury Wellman, Tiny Tim, Bernie Stein, Eddie Rabin, Bobby Gonsalves, Jonas Mekas, Johnny Pineapple, Richard Barone

Narrated by Weird Al Yankovic, TINY TIM: KING FOR A DAY is a biographical doc about a musician who is not only well known for hits such as Tip Toe Through the Tulips but for his trail blazing personae that paved the way for other rock stars such as David Bowie, Prince, Iggy Pop and Boy George. An outcast from a young age, Herbert Khary's rise to stardom as Tiny Tim is the ultimate fairytale. Considered a freak by many of his peers, Tiny Tim left no one unaffected. His wedding on the Carson Show was watched by over 45 million Americans and his queer personality have been celebrated by the likes of Bob Dylan, Marilyn Manson and Lady Gaga. There were plans and hopes that Tiny Tim would be a lasting star, not only a novelty act but one man ruined these plans: Tiny Tim

Not rated

Mode of access: World Wide Web

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