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Scratch the Surface

1997-10-15 · 60 min · ★ 8.0

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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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Directors
Tara Fitzpatrick
Production companies
Mildred Prods.
Countries
United States of America
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Brooke ShieldsBrooke ShieldsSelf
Phoebe CatesPhoebe CatesSelf
Whitney HoustonWhitney HoustonSelf
Bridget HallBridget HallSelf
Pamela GidleyPamela GidleySelf
Lisanne FalkLisanne FalkSelf

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