
Tiny Tim: King for a Day
Directed by Johan Von Sydow
2020Documentary76 minUnited States
Narrated by Weird Al Yankovic, the fairytale rise of Tiny Tim, the outcast whose trailblazing persona paved the way for Bowie, Prince and Boy George.
Synopsis
Narrated by Weird Al Yankovic, TINY TIM: KING FOR A DAY is a biographical doc about a musician who is not only well known for hits such as Tip Toe Through The Tulips but for his trail blazing personae that paved the way for other rock stars such as David Bowie, Prince, Iggy Pop and Boy George. An outcast from a young age, Herbert Khary’s rise to stardom as Tiny Tim is the ultimate fairytale. Considered a freak by many of his peers, Tiny Tim left no one unaffected. His wedding on the Carson Show was watched by over 45 million Americans and his queer personality have been celebrated by the likes of Bob Dylan, Marilyn Manson and Lady Gaga. There were plans and hopes that Tiny Tim would be a lasting star, not only a novelty act but one man ruined these plans: Tiny Tim.
The director
Johan Von Sydow
Johan von Sydow is a Swedish documentary filmmaker. Tiny Tim: King for a Day reappraises the ukulele-playing cult star with the help of his own diaries.
















