The Self-Destruction of Gia
| The Self-Destruction of Gia | |
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| Directed by | J.J. Martin |
| Produced by | J.J. Martin |
| Cinematography | Johan Holm |
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Running time | 80 mins |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1,000,000 (estimated) |
The Self-Destruction of Gia is a 2003 documentary film about model Gia Carangi and her death. It was directed and produced by J.J. Martin.
Overview
In The Self-Destruction of Gia, AN AMERICAN GIRL, filmmaker JJ Martin explores Carangi's life through rare home movies and photos, previously unseen interviews with the Carangi, and contemporary interviews with family, friends, and associates. Fashion photographer and friend Francesco Scavullo and designers Diane von Fürstenberg and Vera Wang describe Carangi's special spark, and the arc of her modeling career.
The life of Gia Carangi, who through her addiction to heroin contracted, and died of AIDS in 1986 at the age of 26, was also the subject of several television documentaries, featured on ABC's 20/20, and the HBO-produced docudrama Gia, starring Angelina Jolie.
The Self-Destruction of Gia was shown at the 2003 Tribeca Film Festival.
External links
- Official site
- The Self-Destruction of Gia at the Internet Movie Database
- The Self-Destruction of Gia at AllMovie