Girl Hood

Name: Girl Hood
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2003-10-31
Duration: 79
Rating: 74

NR 1 hr 19 min

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Shanae has accumulated an astonishing amount of trauma within her short life. At 10, she suffered a hideous gang-rape; alcohol and drug abuse followed; then she murdered a friend. Megan, on the other hand, dealt with a mother addicted to heroin, and, after fleeing numerous foster homes, attempted to stab another child. This documentary follows these two bright but troubled young girls at the Waxter Juvenile Facility in Baltimore as they struggle their way toward redemption and understanding.

GENRE: Documentary
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Oct 31, 2003

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How long is Girl Hood?: Girl Hood is 1 hr 19 min long.

Who directed Girl Hood?: Liz Garbus

What is Girl Hood about?: Shanae has accumulated an astonishing amount of trauma within her short life. At 10, she suffered a hideous gang-rape; alcohol and drug abuse followed; then she murdered a friend. Megan, on the other hand, dealt with a mother addicted to heroin, and, after fleeing numerous foster homes, attempted to stab another child. This documentary follows these two bright but troubled young girls at the Waxter Juvenile Facility in Baltimore as they struggle their way toward redemption and understanding.