Follow the extraordinary story of Gary Coleman's rise to international fame as the child star of Diff'rent Strokes; his struggles with fame; and the controversy surrounding his tragic death at the age of 42. For the first time, viewers will get insight into Coleman's private world through exclusive interviews with his fellow actors, industry insiders and his estranged ex-wife and parents.
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Gary Coleman as Self (archive footage)
Todd Bridges as Self
Shannon Price as Self
Dion Mial as Self
Willie Coleman as Self
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