In the end, Pretty Baby is not a film about a prostitute. It is a film about a camera . It is a meditation on who gets to look, who gets to be seen, and who pays the price for the image. It remains a beautiful, troubling, essential piece of cinema—a masterpiece you may never want to watch twice.
Securing the right actress for Violet was the make-or-break element of the film. After an exhaustive search, 11-year-old Brooke Shields was cast. With her striking features and poise well beyond her years, Shields delivered a performance that was universally praised for its nuance and emotional depth. Pretty Baby - 1978 - Starring Brooke Shields - ...
Pretty Baby remains a visually detailed period piece that continues to prompt discussions about the intersections of art, history, and the protection of children in the media. In the end, Pretty Baby is not a film about a prostitute