
When talented young writer Elizabeth Wurtzel earns a scholarship to Harvard, she sees it as her chance to escape the pressures of her working-class background and concentrate on her true talent. But what starts out so promising leads to self-destructive behavior and paralyzing depression that reflects an entire generation's struggle to navigate the effects of divorce, drugs, sex, and high expectations.

Elizabeth Wurtzel

Rafe

Dr. Sterling

Ruby

Noah

Mrs. Wurtzel

Lou Reed

Sam

Donald
Elizabeth at 12

Grandmother

Mister Cool
Waitress

Julia
Nurse

Rolling Stone Editor
Mrs. Edelman

Lecturer
Lecturer
Mrs. Stevenson

Sheryl

Geeky Mom
Geeky Dad
Announcer

Ellen
Amy

Grandfather

Mugger

Purse Snatcher

Student

Dr. Isaacs

Khalil

Ruby's Roommate
Warren

Student (uncredited)
Harvard Student (uncredited)
Frat Guy (uncredited)

Professor (uncredited)
Frat Guy (uncredited)
Law Student (uncredited)
Student (uncredited)
Harvard Undergrad (uncredited)
Student (uncredited)

2024-11-08
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