I Am Heath Ledger

'I Am Heath Ledger' is a feature length documentary co-directed by Adrian Buitenhuis and Derik Murray that pays homage to the life of the actor, artist and icon Heath Ledger, who died at the age of 28 due to acute intoxication in 2008. The film illustrates the life of the extravagant and peculiar protagonist through the assembly of his homemade videos that he recorded himself with his camera and the testimonies of those who knew him. Ledger was a unique artist. His extravagance, creativity and overflowing energy made him a very special character, far from the conventionalism that characterizes numerous actors in Hollywood. The documentary is an immersion into the artist's lifestyle, an intimate and deep portrayal.