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

Grandmother

Mister Cool

Julia

Rolling Stone Editor

Lecturer
September 8, 2001

Elizabeth Wurtzel

Rafe

Dr. Sterling

Ruby

Noah

Mrs. Wurtzel

Lou Reed

Sam

Donald

Grandmother

Mister Cool

Julia

Rolling Stone Editor

Lecturer
