Review of Girl Model (2011) by Andrea B — 17 Feb 2012

Horrifying look inside the modelling industry revealing the exploitation of young Siberian girls on the international market.

This review of Girl Model (2011) was written by Andrea B on 17 Feb 2012.

Girl Model has generally received positive reviews.

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Surprisingly, this isn't a hatchet job - most of the subjects of Girl Model hang themselves…

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By Cheryl C (320) on 04 Apr 2013

I like this only because it was eye-opening and makes me realize how much crap there is around the world…

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By B S (107) on 24 Jul 2013

5 stars just because the girls' stories need told. :(…

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By Dave Calhoun (583) for Time Out (7,510) on 07 Feb 2012

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By Stephen Saito (325) for Moveable Fest (298) on 17 Dec 2018

Intended or not, it felt like an incredible metaphor for a world built on images that don't represent the reality behind them…

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By Dan K (743) on 17 Sep 2012

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