Decent drama and controversial for obvious reason. I can see this story holding a lot of truth, as kids become the product of their environment and the realism is high. The setting looks really good. Pushed to give it a 6 as I didn't really find it to my taste but its well made.

An uncomfortable watch . Brooke Shields mother should be ashamed of herself. How on earth did she allow her 12 year old daughter to do this movie. Shocking

Extremely controversial and disturbing, it takes an uncomfortable approach by portraying the moments of a brothel from the perspective of Violet, played by Brooke Shields at the age of 12. The film mixes childlike innocence with a rhythm that evokes theatrical elements, contrasting with the crudeness of the predatory and sexualized gaze of the men around the protagonist, and this contrast provokes a constant feeling of discomfort. The story itself lacks development, limited to isolated moments that give the impression of moving around without moving forward. The excessive focus on the discomfort generated by the contrast between harassment and innocence seems more interested in shocking than in building a cohesive narrative.

The only one that has been controversial enough for the portrayal of "Brooke Shields" as a child prostitute shown fully nude.

Compelling look at a slice of life at the end of an era in a particularly unique place and time in history, yet lacking in the depth and complexity a story like this really requires. I really liked Frances Faye as the old madam and would have liked to see her have a reason to sing. Despite the shallow writing, Brook Shields' performance really is well above her age and she is really amazing in her portrayal. While the subject matter is disturbing, there is a realism to the family-like atmosphere of the brothel that is as cozy as she is innocent in her mimicking of the way whores charm men.