Prozac Nation

Prozac Nation

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

R 2003 · 95 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Romance

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.

Directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg · Written by Frank Deasy

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