Drama, Romance
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.
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IMDB 6.8 | Dec , 2004
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IMDB 7 | Dec , 1938
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IMDB 5.3 | Jun , 2002
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IMDB 6.6 | May , 2000
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IMDB 5 | Oct , 2009
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IMDB 8 | Feb , 2010
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IMDB 6.6 | Feb , 1948
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