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The new trailer for the Heath Ledger documentary shows rare, unseen footage of the late actor for the first time.
I Am Heath Ledger, which is set for release later this month, gives an intimate insight into the Australian actor’s life in the run up to his tragic death in 2008.
The first look trailer shows never-before-seen clips of Ledger during off-screen moments as well as interviews with his friends and family as the 10th anniversary of his death approaches.
“There were always cameras around, a video camera, a polaroid camera or the film camera. That's the only way I think of him,” said model Christina Cauchi in the clip.
Filmmaker Ang Lee, who directed the actor in Brokeback Mountain, also pays tribute to him in the new film.
“Even as the supporting actor, he will steal the whole show. That's the power of Heath Ledger,” said Lee.
Actor Ben Mendelsohn added: “Before Brokeback Mountain came out it would have been unthinkable to have a romantic tragedy involving two gay cowboys.
“This is one of the biggest heartthrobs on Earth taking on that character — that's an artist.”
Childhood friend Trevoe DiCarlo said: “He was always a director — acting was just a way to get there.”
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Ledger tragically died at the age of 28 after an accidental overdose of a mixture of prescription drugs.
I am Heath Ledger, directed by Derik Murray, is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 23 and be in cinemas on May 3.