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.
Prozac Nation
“Where do you go when you've gone too far?”
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.
Director
Erik Skjoldbjærg
Status
Released
Production
Millennium Media
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
Zoe Miller
Elizabeth at 12
Sheila Paterson
Grandmother
Rob Freeman
Mister Cool
Nicole Parker
Waitress
Frida Betrani
Julia
Klodyne Rodney
Nurse
Ian Tracey
Rolling Stone Editor
Wendy Noel
Mrs. Edelman
Bill Marchant
Lecturer
Tom Kent
Lecturer
Christine Anton
Mrs. Stevenson
Cindy Lentol
Sheryl
Paula Plum
Geeky Mom
Paul Hoover
Geeky Dad
Tammy Bentz
Announcer
Emily Perkins
Ellen
Maddy Capozzi
Amy
Claude de Martino
Grandfather
Charles Andre
Mugger
Mike Mitchell
Purse Snatcher
Brad Swaile
Student
Charles Siegel
Dr. Isaacs
Charles Singh
Khalil
Chiara Zanni
Ruby's Roommate
Stephen Basilone
Warren
Devon Diep
Student (uncredited)
Jack Fleischer
Harvard Student (uncredited)
Colby Johannson
Frat Guy (uncredited)
Alma Martinez
Professor (uncredited)
Josh Mead
Frat Guy (uncredited)
Todd Poudrier
Law Student (uncredited)
Jennifer Rappo
Student (uncredited)
Ron Truppa
Harvard Undergrad (uncredited)
Andrew Washington
Student (uncredited)
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