Originally produced in 2021. Inspired by the book Eternal Troubadour: the Improbable Life of Tiny Tim by Justin Martell and Alanna Wray McDonald. Narrated by Weird Al Yankovic.
Summary:
This biographical documentary is 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. 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 has been celebrated by the likes of Bob Dylan and Lady Gaga. The exclusive access to Tiny Tim's intense diaries, the playful and powerful animations, and the interviews with his family and friends makes this film not only a captivating portrait of one of the oddest stars the world has ever seen but also a psychological drama, examining the borderline between insanity and geniality.
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