

Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour
1998-07-14 · 53 min · ★ 7.5
Blows the roof of Barbie’s “Dreamhouse,” revealing generations of people obsessed with the world’s most popular toy. At Barbie conventions and anti-Barbie demonstrations, from San Francisco’s gay pride parade to Croatia’s bunkers, Barbie fans, foes, fetishists – and Barbie’s creator Ruth Handler – reveal the history and fantasy behind the icon.
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- Directors
- Susan Stern
- Production companies
- Bernal Beach Films
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- United States of America
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- Released
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Ruth HandlerSelfTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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