Why Paramount’s “I Am Paul Walker” Isn’t About Paul Walker

Mild spoilers

This past August, Paramount Network debuted the documentary I Am Paul Walker— the intimate portrait of the life of the late actor, Paul Walker, and since it was announced that its available for streaming, there was the need to revisit the heartfelt tribute to a man that only those who loved him truly knew.

The second viewing left me with the same impression I had months ago.

I am Paul Walker isn’t about Paul Walker, at least not the movie star that we all fell for, thanks to the vivid blue eyes highlighting a face that only a million of us could love.

The film is an affecting homage to the all-American boy who grew up in Southern California in a modest household that we later discover was supported by the irresistible charisma of a burgeoning child actor, who paid his dues with appearances on almost every popular sitcom and children’s game show of the eighties.

Through the loving guidance of family members, childhood friends, and industry confidantes, we get…