Karen Carpenter: Starving for Perfection
2023 · Movie · 100 min
In the 1970s, the Carpenters were on "Top of the World." But behind closed doors, Karen's quest for perfection resulted in low self-esteem, a disheartening love life, and a public battle with anorexia nervosa, leading to her untimely death. Hear Karen's personal struggle through never-before-released recordings and the legendary voices of those who knew her and were inspired by her music.
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Details
- Years
- 2023
- Release date
- 2023-02-10
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 100 min
Themes
- eating disorder
Cast & crew
Karen Carpenter
as Self (archive footage)
Richard Carpenter
as Self (archive footage)
Olivia Newton-John
as Self (archive footage)
Cynthia Gibb
as Self
Suzanne Somers
as Self
Kristin Chenoweth
as Self
Belinda Carlisle
as Self
Carol Burnett
as Self
Cubby O'Brien
as Self
Carnie Wilson
as Self
Directed by Randy Martin