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.
as Elizabeth Wurtzel
as Rafe
as Dr. Sterling
as Ruby
as Noah
as Mrs. Wurtzel
as Lou Reed
as Sam
as Donald
as Elizabeth at 12
as Grandmother
as Mister Cool
as Waitress
as Julia
as Nurse
as Rolling Stone Editor
as Mrs. Edelman
as Lecturer
as Lecturer
as Mrs. Stevenson
as Sheryl
as Geeky Mom
as Geeky Dad
as Announcer
as Ellen
as Amy
as Grandfather
as Mugger
as Purse Snatcher
as Student
as Dr. Isaacs
as Khalil
as Ruby's Roommate
as Warren
as Student (uncredited)
as Harvard Student (uncredited)
as Frat Guy (uncredited)
as Professor (uncredited)
as Frat Guy (uncredited)
as Law Student (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Harvard Undergrad (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
