Over nine years later, Heath Ledger's death remains a deeply traumatic loss for Hollywood. The new documentary I Am Heath Ledger examines the actor's life through personal footage, often taken by Ledger himself as he practiced being a filmmaker.
"He was always a director," says Ledger's childhood friend Trevor DiCarlo. "Acting was just a way to get there."
The trailer journeys through Ledger's impressive range of roles and his desire for fame -- and his reluctance to accept it when it came around. Friends and colleagues describe his love for film and direction, his scene-stealing performances and how he always had a camera around.
I Am Heath Ledger will release in select theaters in May and premiere May 17 on Spike.
