The Flashettes (1978)
When a man returns home to Bedford-Stuyvescent, NYC, he finds the young girls there dealing with growing problems of alcoholism, drug use, and teenage pregnancy. He decides to counteract the negative forces operating in the girls' lives by starting a track team for them which provides valuable discipline, gives them pride and confidence, and becomes a second family for many. The film follows the team through a city-wide competition held on Randall's island.
Director: Bonnie Friedman
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: January 1, 1978
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Flashettes about?
- When a man returns home to Bedford-Stuyvescent, NYC, he finds the young girls there dealing with growing problems of alcoholism, drug use, and teenage pregnancy. He decides to counteract the negative forces operating in the girls' lives by starting a track team for them which provides valuable discipline, gives them pride and confidence, and becomes a second family for many. The film follows the team through a city-wide competition held on Randall's island.
- Who directed The Flashettes?
- The Flashettes was directed by Bonnie Friedman.
- How long is The Flashettes?
- The Flashettes has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).