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The Self-Destruction of Gia

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1hr 21min
Released:
January 1, 2002
Director:
JJ Martin
Starring:
Kathleen Sperr, Sandy Linter, Francesco Scavullo  ...more
Synopsis: The life of supermodel/junkie Gia Carangi, who died of AIDS in 1986 at the age of 26, has already been the subject of several television documentaries, and the HBO-produced docudrama Gia, which gave Angelina Jolie's acting career a huge boost. In The Self-Destruction of Gia, filmmaker JJ Martin explores the young woman's life through rare home movies and photos, previously unseen interviews with the supermodel, and contemporary interviews with family, friends, and associates of the tragic figure. ... Full Synopsis
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Josh Ralske, AMG Review
JJ Martin's film about supermodel and heroin addict Gia Carangi is a powerful and very personal look at the beautiful but deeply troubled young woman's life. It may seem a bit belated. After all, Carangi died in 1986, 16 years before Martin's film was released. She'd already been the subject of several TV specials and one widely seen cable biopic. But Martin's film delves a little deeper into Carangi's ... Full Review
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