Documentary
Synopsis
Hosted by opera legend Placido Domingo, Mario Lanza: The American
Caruso follows the life
of the "singing truck driver" from his roots in Philadelphia to his tragic
Hollywood story. Though
Lanza's exceptional tenor helped to bring classical music and opera to the
masses through his
work in The Great Caruso and The Toast of New Orleans, he eventually succumbed
to over-eating
and a has-been status. Through interviews, rare footage, and many clips from his
most popular r
ecordings, the oftentimes sad truth of Lanza's career is revealed.
Not in competition - For Award Ceremony