Not Rated
1987    43mDrama, Biography
7.77.0
Karen Carpenter's battle with anorexia nervosa and the cultural influence of the Carpenters in the 1970s.
Directed by Todd Haynes

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  • Merrill GruverKaren (voice)
  • Michael EdwardsRichard (voice)
  • Melissa BrownMother (voice)
  • Rob LaBelleDad / Mr. A&M (voice)
  • Cynthia SchneiderDionne Warwick (voice) / Writer / Producer
  • Todd HaynesTodd Donovan / Director / Screenplay / Producer / Editor
  • Bruce TuthillNarrator (voice)
  • Gwen KrausNarrator (voice)
  • Nannie DoyleCherry Boone
  • Larry KoleAnnouncer
  • Joanne BarrettSelf-Singer
  • Michele ManentiMichelle Hoyt, Musician
  • Moira McCarty(voice)
  • Barry EllsworthDirector Of Photography
  • Gina GaranCostume Design
  • Richard CarpenterMusic
  • Karen CarpenterMusic
  • cultfilmlikerMarch 3, 2026
    My second favorite piece of art about Karen Carpenter (‘Tunic (Song for Karen)’ can’t be beat) Tragic. Beautiful. Very representative! You can tell this is one talented director to take….this format and make it so compelling!

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