Dirty Girls
posted 7 hours ago #
In 1996, high school senior Michael Lucid filmed a mini-documentary about some 8th graders who were infamous for their bad behavior and grunge-y attire - dubbed the "Dirty Girls." It's 20-minutes long and fascinating from start to finish.
Obviously I don't know what it's like to go to high school in the modern era but I can say that when I was in school in the mid-90s, this was exactly the experience. There were Riott Grrls that were largely ostracized by their peers and, in at least once case, by staff. I am sure there's still a hierarchy to the social system but my hope is that things have improved.
The element of the film that delighted me beyond belief is that the "Dirty Girls" themselves were incredibly smart, confident, artistic and genuinely funny. Maybe it was for the cameras but they also seemed largely unbothered by the judgement - just shrugging it off as an opinion from a group of idiots. It's admirable to say the least.
Be sure to indulge in the whole playlist - that includes follow-ups, outtakes and a reunion.
Obviously I don't know what it's like to go to high school in the modern era but I can say that when I was in school in the mid-90s, this was exactly the experience. There were Riott Grrls that were largely ostracized by their peers and, in at least once case, by staff. I am sure there's still a hierarchy to the social system but my hope is that things have improved.
The element of the film that delighted me beyond belief is that the "Dirty Girls" themselves were incredibly smart, confident, artistic and genuinely funny. Maybe it was for the cameras but they also seemed largely unbothered by the judgement - just shrugging it off as an opinion from a group of idiots. It's admirable to say the least.
Be sure to indulge in the whole playlist - that includes follow-ups, outtakes and a reunion.