V Is for Violet

A tale of two teens: Violet an actress wandering through the years of her career with remarkable ease and media attention despite her lack of an attention span or talent. And a young man also tries to make it in New York City, but his naivety leads him to a life of hustling. Violet and the hustler may be the same person.

Directed by Todd Verow, V Is for Violet leans on a strong ensemble — Jennifer M. Gentile, Leslie Grant, Edward Jekot — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1989.