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)
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