Yasmin Bleeth's debut film is a road accident of the disturbing kind. She plays a 12 year old show biz hopeful who is an orphan. She runs away and ends up on the street and mentored by homeless guy Buddy Hackett.
I have no idea who thought this was a good idea. I know some people argue that Hollywood sexualizes little girls, and if anyone knew about this film it would be the first exhibit. At no point does Bleeth look like a little girl, she looks like a 12 year old stripper.
The mind boggles.
I found this film because of several references in some random articles both in print and on line. Curious, I tracked it down and ended up watching a weird Russian dub on You Tube (one voice translated all the dialog after it was spoken)
Largely it's a not very good film wrapped up in a skevy wrapping. Even back in the day this would not have been okay, both as film (it really isn't good) or as a portrait of a young girl. I know that begs the question, why mention it...well I don't freaking know, but its off the rails enough that that those looking for off the beaten track films (and dear god it is) will want to see it.
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