Heath Ledger: Documentary to air on Ovation TV

Heath Ledger: Documentary to air on Ovation TV

The cable channel Ovation TV will premiere "Heath Ledger: A Tribute", an hourlong documentary special on the life of the late Oscar-winning actor in August as part of a weeklong programing event, "Live Fast, Die Young".

It focuses on stars whose lives ended prematurely, including Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, and Jim Belushi.

The channel has acquired the film from Australian production company World Wide Entertainment.

Kris Slava, senior vice president of programing for Ovation TV, said, "Throughout his short career, Heath Ledger seemed a star destined to burn brightly and leave a lasting mark. This documentary is a warm, honest portrayal of the actor and the man, and features footage that has never been seen in America".

Heath Ledger's Academy Award-winning portrayal of the Joker in "The Dark Night" won an MTV Movie Award this last Sunday in the category of best movie villain.