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description Kids Overview

Kids is a 1995 drama film depicting a group of young people in New York City. The narrative focuses on this collective of teenagers—including debutantes Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce, and Chloë Sevigny—as they engage in risky behaviors involving substance use and sexual activity throughout one day. It presents a snapshot of a specific subculture within the city’s youth population.

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info Kids Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1995

help Kids FAQ

Who directed the 1995 film Kids and who wrote it?

Kids was directed by Larry Clark and written by Harmony Korine, who was just 19 years old when he penned the screenplay. The film marked both Clark's feature directorial debut and Korine's screenwriting debut, launching both of their careers in independent cinema.

Why was Kids so controversial when it came out?

Kids was highly controversial upon its 1995 release due to its unflinching depiction of teenagers in New York City engaging in unprotected sex, substance abuse, and destructive behavior. The film's frank treatment of HIV transmission and underage characters engaging in explicit activity made it a lightning rod for debate and contributed to it being released unrated in the United States.

What happened to Justin Pierce, one of the stars of Kids?

Justin Pierce, who played the character Casper in Kids, tragically died by suicide in 2000 at the age of 25. His death was a sobering coda to a film that already dealt with themes of youthful recklessness and consequence.

Was Chloë Sevigny in Kids and was it her first film?

Yes, Chloë Sevigny played the character Ruby in Kids, and it was one of her earliest and most prominent film roles, helping launch her career in independent cinema. She went on to star in films like Boys Don't Cry, for which she received an Oscar nomination, and the HBO series Big Love.

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