Street girls
Movie | |
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German title | Street girls |
Original title | My little girl |
Country of production | United States |
original language | English |
Publishing year | 1987 |
length | 112 minutes |
Age rating | FSK 12 |
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Director | Connie Kaiserman |
script | Connie Kaiserman, Nan Mason |
production | Ismail Merchant |
music | Richard Robbins |
camera | Pierre Lhomme |
cut | Katherine Wenning |
occupation | |
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Streetgirls ( My Little Girl ) is an American drama film directed by Connie Kaiserman from 1987 .
action
Franny Bettinger, a teenager, came from a wealthy family. She reads the novel The Fruits of Anger and wants to do something for society. During the summer holidays she works under the direction of Ms. Chopper in a home for homeless children. There she mainly takes care of two siblings. Her boss warns her not to get too emotionally involved in work.
Franny organizes a talent show at the home. She becomes a mature woman through her experiences.
Reviews
The editors of The New York Times quoted Eleanor Mannikka in the All Movie Guide and wrote that the film was about adolescents growing up. The presentation by Jennifer Lopez has been called " precocious " ( " precocious " hereinafter).
Awards
Connie Kaiserman was in 1987 for the Grand Jury Prize ( Grand Jury Prize Dramatic ) of the Sundance Film Festival nominated. However, the award went to Jill Godmilow for '' Waiting for the Moon ''
background
The film was shot in Philadelphia . Jennifer Lopez made her debut as an actress in this film.
swell
- ↑ www.rottentomatoes.com
- ^ The New York Times ( August 7, 2003 memento in the Internet Archive )
- ↑ IMDB - My Little Girl Awards
- ↑ (Homepage of the Sundance Institute) (accessed on July 28, 2014)
- ↑ Filming locations for My Little Girl
- ^ Mary Beltrán: Latin Stars in US Eyes: The making and meanings of film and TV stardom, University of Illinois Press, 2009, p. 136
- ^ Clara E. Rodriguez: Heroes, Lovers, and Others: The Story of Latinos in Hollywood, New York, Oxford University Press, 2008, p. 221
Web links
- Street Girls in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Street Girls at rotten tomatoes (English)