Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
synopsis
Brooke Shields, '80s icon and household name, was a child model before she came to prominence in Louis Malle's controversial film Pretty Baby at age 12. With a series of provocative Calvin Klein jeans ads and leading roles in 1980s teensploitation hits The Blue Lagoon and Endless Love, Shields' early career was defined by a sexuality that she could neither claim nor comprehend. In this documentary, director Lana Wilson reveals Shields' story through media appearances and archival footage, bringing full context to the time when Shields was coming of age in public.
To get the full Quicklook Films experience, uncheck "Enable on this Site" from Adblock Plus
synopsis
Brooke Shields, '80s icon and household name, was a child model before she came to prominence in Louis Malle's controversial film Pretty Baby at age 12. With a series of provocative Calvin Klein jeans ads and leading roles in 1980s teensploitation hits The Blue Lagoon and Endless Love, Shields' early career was defined by a sexuality that she could neither claim nor comprehend. In this documentary, director Lana Wilson reveals Shields' story through media appearances and archival footage, bringing full context to the time when Shields was coming of age in public.
