I don't know why they have to use the comment pretty awful as the first one you read- most comments are pretty positive on this movie. I watch it every time it's on Lifetime. I really like this movie and by now it's like a time capsule of the 80's.
shareI'm watching it now and I think it's good. I am just a little ways into and kinda feel sorry for her. She seems so flattered someone thinks she is pretty and the money too. Almost sounds like she had low self esteem and now that someone praises her it encourages her to keep doing it.
I know with most people you can grow up happy and normal being told you are pretty often by parents but as soon as a stranger says it then it has such more power to it. I can see how someone can get drawn into the adult business. But I'm only to the part where she is just doing photos.
I will say I have met people who have done porn movies. I met few in group therapy for sexual abuse survivors. Some survivors of abuse have sex often for money. It makes them feel more controlled over their body and sex. They have the power over something they didn't. But I know this isn't the case for Colleen.
I've finished the movie and I think it was very well made. My heart out goes out to Colleen. It's really sad she felt suicide was her only choice.
shareThis was an exceptional film for a "TV Movie". Production value was high, and Jonna Lee absolutely nailed the role. She had the beauty and naivety of Colleen Applegate/Shauna Grant perfected.
Jonna Lee was a beautiful and talented actress, its a shame she retired from acting in the late 80s.