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Catherine Hardwicke... on the cultural impact of "Thirteen," twenty years later
Catherine Hardwicke is an iconic American filmmaker best known for capturing the reality of the teenage experience on screen - from Twilight to Lords of Dogtown.
Today we're reflecting on the cultural impact of Catherine's directorial debut "Thirteen" -- which was released over twenty years ago in 2003.
Co-written with Nikki Reed, "Thirteen" is a poignant and raw portrayal of adolescence, focusing on the turbulent life of a thirteen-year-old girl named Tracy. The film delves into Tracy's descent into rebellion and self-destructive behavior after she befriends a troubled peer, exploring themes of peer pressure, family dysfunction, and the search for identity in the midst of adolescence.
In this episode we discuss:
- The cultural impact of "Thirteen"
- Depicting mental health, self-harm, and girlhood on screen
- Euphoria
- Advice for aspiring filmmakers
You can follow Catherine on Instagram @catherinehardwicke to keep up with her
newest projects.
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Host: Adwoa Aboah
Guest: Catherine Hardwicke
Executive Producer: Gurls Talk, Inc.
Producer: Wicked Child Studio
Producer: Hailey Rovner Malach
Production Assistant: Ginger Roberts
Editor: Morgan Muse
Composer: Mikey Long