Overview

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.

Cast

Christina Ricci

Elizabeth Wurtzel

Jason Biggs

Rafe

Anne Heche

Dr. Sterling

Michelle Williams

Ruby

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Noah

Jessica Lange

Mrs. Wurtzel

Lou Reed

Lou Reed

Jesse Moss

Sam

Nicholas Campbell

Donald

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Zoe Miller

Elizabeth at 12

Sheila Paterson

Grandmother

Rob Freeman

Mister Cool