Response
Upon its release, the film was a minor art hit, and was shown at several film festivals. However, shortly thereafter, Richard Carpenter viewed the film and became irate with the film's portrayal of his family, in particular because the film insinuated Richard was gay. It later emerged that Haynes never obtained music licensing from either Richard Carpenter or the Carpenters' label, A&M Records, for the numerous songs used in the film. Richard Carpenter sued Haynes for failing to obtain the clearances and won. As a result of the lawsuit, all copies of the film were to have been recalled and destroyed. The Museum of Modern Art retains a copy of this film but has agreed with the Carpenter estate not to exhibit it.
Read more about this topic: Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story
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