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Scratch the Surface

Have you ever wondered what it's really like to be an internationally known supermodel at the age of seventeen? It's not what you think.
Oct 15, 1997 · 1h 0m
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What you see on the magazine covers and on catwalks around the world is far from the whole story; indeed, it is far from the truth. In this captivating inside look at the cutthroat modeling industry, supermodel Tara Fitzpatrick talks in-depth with her famous friends, revealing why and how they landed on the catwalk and the effect of their instant fame. Their candidness is both surprising and shocking.

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CAST

Brooke Shields
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Phoebe Cates
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Whitney Houston
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Bridget Hall
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Pamela Gidley
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Lisanne Falk
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Directed by Tara Fitzpatrick

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Released
Original language
EN
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Production
Mildred Prods.
Country
US

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