Cut: Teens and Self-Injury (2009)
Directed by Wendy Schneider
Genres - Culture & Society |
Sub-Genres - Social Issues |
Run Time - 55 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Sandra Bencic
This documentary sheds light on the disturbing phenomenon of cutting, a form of self-injury practiced by teens as a means of alleviating emotional distress. Filmmaker Wendy Schneider interviews teens and former practitioners -- including Shirley Manson of the rock band Garbage -- about their personal experiences with cutting and their journeys toward recovery and self-acceptance.