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Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour
7.5 / 10• 1998• 53m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
Blows the roof of Barbie’s “Dreamhouse,” revealing generations of people obsessed with the world’s most popular toy. At Barbie conventions and anti-Barbie demonstrations, from San Francisco’s gay pride parade to Croatia’s bunkers, Barbie fans, foes, fetishists – and Barbie’s creator Ruth Handler – reveal the history and fantasy behind the icon.
Cast & Crew
Ruth Handler
Self
LeadWhat People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Susan Stern's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
