Karen Carpenter: Starving for Perfection

In the 1970s, the Carpenters were on "Top of the World." But behind closed doors, Karen's quest for perfection resulted in low self-esteem, a disheartening love life, and a public battle with anorexia nervosa, leading to her untimely death. Hear Karen's personal struggle through never-before-released recordings and the legendary voices of those who knew her and were inspired by her music.

Streaming info last checked: 20 Jan 2026