depression,based on novel or book,harvard university,based on true story,borderline personality disorder,writer,therapy,mental illness,young adult,1990s,degradation of lifestyle,lou reed

Prozac Nation (2001)

Poster for Prozac Nation

Where do you go when you've gone too far?

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 & Crew

Director
Erik Skjoldbjærg
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    Elizabeth Wurtzel Christina Ricci
  • Profile picture of Jason Biggs
    Rafe Jason Biggs
  • Profile picture of Anne Heche
    Dr. Sterling Anne Heche
  • Profile picture of Michelle Williams
    Ruby Michelle Williams
  • Profile picture of Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    Noah Jonathan Rhys Meyers
  • Profile picture of Jessica Lange
    Mrs. Wurtzel Jessica Lange
  • Profile picture of Lou Reed
    Lou Reed Lou Reed
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    Sam Jesse Moss

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Keywords

  • depression
  • based on novel or book
  • harvard university
  • based on true story
  • borderline personality disorder
  • writer
  • therapy
  • mental illness
  • young adult
  • 1990s
  • degradation of lifestyle
  • lou reed