Name: Girl Model
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2011
Duration: 78 min
Cast: Ashley Arbaugh, Rachel Blais, Nadya Vall

What Girl Model Is About

The documentary follows the modelling industry's supply chain between Siberia and Japan. On one side is an American scout: she runs castings in small Russian towns, sends thirteen-year-olds to Tokyo, and argues with her own conscience while doing it. On the other is Nadya, who arrives in Japan, gets no work, ends up in debt to her own contract, and has nobody there. David Redmon and Ashley Sabin co-directed. The film accuses nobody and lays out exactly how the arrangement works: contracts voided if a waist grows a couple of centimetres, expenses nobody explains, and a thirteen-year-old left alone in a foreign city.

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What is Girl Model about?

The documentary follows the modelling industry's supply chain between Siberia and Japan. On one side is an American scout: she runs castings in small Russian towns, sends thirteen-year-olds to Tokyo, and argues with her own conscience while doing it.

Where can I watch Girl Model?

Girl Model is available to watch on digital platforms such as OVID. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Girl Model?

Girl Model runs for 78 minutes (1h 18m).

When did Girl Model come out?

Girl Model was released in 2011.

Who directed Girl Model?

Girl Model was directed by David Redmon and Ashley Sabin.

Who stars in Girl Model?

Girl Model stars Ashley Arbaugh, Rachel Blais, Nadya Vall.

What is Girl Model's rating?

Girl Model holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.