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Perspectives: For the Love of Fred Astaire

Perspectives: For the Love of Fred Astaire

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Documentary

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Strictly Come Dancing's Len Goodman shows his softer side in Fred Astaire tribute. Includes interviews with Astaire's daughter Ava as well as dance partner Barrie Chase.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

49 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 January 2015

Country

Cast

Len Goodman

Len Goodman

Self

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

(archive footage)

Ava Astaire MacKenzie

Ava Astaire MacKenzie

Self

Barrie Chase

Barrie Chase

Self

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