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Film / 2003
Prozac Nation
Directed by
Erik Skjoldbjærg
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.
The story
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 RicciElizabeth Wurtzel
Jason BiggsRafe
Anne HecheDr. Sterling
Michelle WilliamsRuby
Jonathan Rhys MeyersNoah
Jessica LangeMrs. Wurtzel
Lou ReedLou Reed
Jesse MossSam
Nicholas CampbellDonald
Zoe MillerElizabeth at 12
Sheila PatersonGrandmother
Rob FreemanMister Cool
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Nicole ParkerWaitress
Frida BetraniJulia
Klodyne RodneyNurse
Ian TraceyRolling Stone Editor
Wendy NoelMrs. Edelman
Bill MarchantLecturer
Tom KentLecturer
Christine AntonMrs. Stevenson
Cindy LentolSheryl
Paula PlumGeeky Mom
Paul HooverGeeky Dad
Tammy BentzAnnouncer
Emily PerkinsEllen
Maddy CapozziAmy
Claude de MartinoGrandfather
Charles AndreMugger
Mike MitchellPurse Snatcher
Brad SwaileStudent
Charles SiegelDr. Isaacs
Charles SinghKhalil
Chiara ZanniRuby's Roommate
Stephen BasiloneWarren
Devon DiepStudent (uncredited)
Jack FleischerHarvard Student (uncredited)
Colby JohannsonFrat Guy (uncredited)
Alma MartinezProfessor (uncredited)
Josh MeadFrat Guy (uncredited)
Todd PoudrierLaw Student (uncredited)
Jennifer RappoStudent (uncredited)
Ron TruppaHarvard Undergrad (uncredited)
Andrew WashingtonStudent (uncredited)
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