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The Self-Destruction of Gia

The Self-Destruction of Gia

2003•1h 20m
Documentary

Filmmaker JJ Martin explores Gia Carangi's life through rare home movies and photos, previously unseen interviews with Gia, and contemporary interviews with family, friends, and associates.

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Production

Cine L'Mod Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Gia Carangi

Self

Janice Dickinson

Janice Dickinson

Self

Sandy Linter

Self

Zoë Lund

Zoë Lund

Self

Francesco Scavullo

Self

Katheline Sperr

Self

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