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Her uniquely beautiful voice won the hearts of millions. As part of The Carpenters along with brother Richard, Karen Carpenter seemed to have it all - success, fame, adulation and an inspirational talent. But her dream life was to end in tragedy…
Co-produced by Richard Carpenter himself, this powerful and moving Emmy Award-nominated film tells the true, inside story of The Carpenters, the group that sold over 100 million albums and singles and enjoyed a record fifteen U.S. Number One hit songs.
Starring Cynthia Gibb as Karen Carpenter and Mitchell Anderson as Richard, it reveals how a shy, weight-conscious Karen was forced out from behind the security of her drum kit and into the spotlight - which she found unbearable. Her reaction to the pressure was anorexia…and as the fame and pressure increased, behind the music her close family fought a desperate battle to save her life…
Karen Carpenter's story is revealed featuring an unrivalled film soundtrack that include original Carpenters recordings of their finest songs, including Rainy Days and Mondays, Close to You, We've Only Just Begun, Top of the World, This Masquerade, Superstar, For All We Know and many more.
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Last changed: Thu July 19 19:16:33 EDT 2007
