Follow the extraordinary story of Gary Coleman's rise to international fame as the child star of Diff'rent Strokes; his struggles with fame; and the controversy surrounding his tragic death at the age of 42. For the first time, viewers will get insight into Coleman's private world through exclusive interviews with his fellow actors, industry insiders and his estranged ex-wife and parents.
Acting
Coleman's own archive footage hits different
Direction
Lets his ex-wife speak her messy truth
Production
Rare access to the Coleman family feud
Director
Robin Dashwood
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Coleman's kidney disease and stunted growth were exploited for 'cute' TV moments; the doc reveals producers actively discouraged treatment that might have helped him grow normally.
Todd Bridges filmed his interview while actively struggling with his own sobriety, making his reflections on Gary's isolation even more raw — they were the last two surviving core cast members.
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