It’s January 22, 2008 and Heath Ledger, one of the most popular actors of his time, is found dead. News of the death of this charismatic star, whose life was untainted by any major scandals, revived the debate regarding the deleterious nature of stardom, which devours some people whole. Nine years later, Derik Murray and Adrian Buitenhuis are not interested in any potential scandals surrounding Ledger’s passing. Their film ignores its tabloid dimension, focusing instead on those aspects of the actor’s personality that were better known to those close to him. Ledger is not reduced to his iconic roles – the Joker from The Dark Knight, the lovable idol of romantic comedies, or the cowboy from Brokeback Mountain – but is shown as a perceptive actor with directing ambitions, as illustrated by previously unpublished excerpts from his personal archives. I Am Heath Ledger is not a film about a broken personality or a problematic individual, but a sensitive portrait of an inspirational and creative person whose short life didn’t give him enough time to fully develop his great talent.