Dear Ike: Lost Letters to a Teen Idol
A dream come true...forty years in the making.
Genres
Overview
In this animated documentary, Los Angeles filmmaker Dion Labriola recounts his all-consuming childhood quest to contact his teen idol, Ike Eisenmann - and the magical turn of events that led him toward his goal (some 40 years later).
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
57 min
Release Date
2021-08-13
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
10
Ike Eisenmann
Self
Dion Labriola
Self
Andy Steinlen
Talon Bohn
Voice of Young Dion
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