Scratch the Surface


1h 11m 1997

Brief Synopsis

A documentary focusing on teenage models and the loss of childhood caused by the pressures of the fashion industry. The film is structured around interviews with former teen models including Brooke Shields, Phoebe Cates (and her sister Valerie), Whitney Houston and current print-ad model Bridget Hal

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 11m

Synopsis

A documentary focusing on teenage models and the loss of childhood caused by the pressures of the fashion industry. The film is structured around interviews with former teen models including Brooke Shields, Phoebe Cates (and her sister Valerie), Whitney Houston and current print-ad model Bridget Hall.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 11m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1997

Released in United States 1997

Released in United States January 1998

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival May 15 - June 8, 1997.

Shown at Nortel Palm Springs International Film Festival in Palm Springs, California January 8-19, 1998.

Director Tara Fitzpatrick and her sister Tracy were teenage models.

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1997

Released in United States 1997 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival May 15 - June 8, 1997.)

Released in United States January 1998 (Shown at Nortel Palm Springs International Film Festival in Palm Springs, California January 8-19, 1998.)