
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)

Director
Screenplay

Stunts
Book

Adaptation

Screenplay
Assistant Editor
Assistant Editor
Assistant Editor
Associate Editor

Music Editor
Music Coordinator
Script Supervisor
Special Effects Supervisor

Foley Recordist

Sound Effects Editor

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Dialogue Editor
Sound Designer

Dialogue Editor
Foley Artist
Sound Effects Editor
Sound Recordist

Co-Producer

Stunt Double

Editor
Associate Producer

Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Co-Executive Producer

Associate Producer

Line Producer
Line Producer

Executive Producer
Producer

Producer
Line Producer
Executive Producer

Co-Producer
Line Producer
Line Producer
Executive Producer
Producer
Director of Photography
Casting
Casting
Casting
Casting

Casting
Production Design
Art Direction
Set Decoration
Set Decoration
Costume Design
Makeup Artist
Hairstylist

Makeup Artist
Hairstylist
Wig Designer
Wig Designer
Hairdresser
Assistant Hairstylist
First Assistant Hairstylist
Key Makeup Artist
Makeup Artist
Assistant Makeup Artist
Key Hair Stylist
Hairdresser
Hairdresser
Hairstylist
First Assistant Makeup Artist
Wigmaker

Original Music Composer
Special Effects