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200770 min0documentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Natural Born Star

200770 min0documentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Fred Robsahm reflects on his ambitions and setbacks in the entertainment industry, framed by sailing adventures in this biography directed by Even Benestad.

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Fred Robsahm reflects on his ambitions and setbacks in the entertainment industry, framed by sailing adventures in this biography directed by Even Benestad.

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Fred Robsahm sails through life's challenges in “Natural Born Star,” released in 2007. The 70-minute documentary follows Robsahm’s ambitions in the entertainment industry. It details his struggles and personal setbacks. Sailing adventures frame his reflections on success and failure. Robsahm shares his life story, revealing the costs of pursuing dreams. Director Even Benestad presents this biography in Norwegian, focusing on themes of ambition and disappointment.

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