Members of the adult industry were absent from the ceremony, believing their presence would only exacerbate the familys anguish. Dr. Packett says there's allergies. Referring to her drug habit, he says, ''It's hard for a cocaine dealer to control someone close to you.'' Very forgettable stuff. We see the frank-talking man who runs the agency explaining to a new applicant that she will be expected to pose in the nude and, if she doesn't object, in ''simulations,'' pretending to be engaged in sexual activities. Applegate also died in the same manner and her death was officially ruled a suicide by Palm Springs Police. On March 23, 1984, Grant committed suicide in Palm Springs by shooting herself with a .22 Long Rifle. I keep coming back to this film, some 17 years after I first saw it, for the script, the cast, the acting and even the background music. This TV-movie begins like most others in the good-girl-goes-bad vein, but it drew me in regardless. Her high school diploma, her cheerleading letters, her confirmation certificate and a copy of Hustler magazine with her picture on the cover. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. The movie was made because Colleen Applegates story is representative of so many young people, Ocamb said. Her name was Colleen Marie Applegate. While London acted as a consultant on the film, producers changed Applegate's name to "Pauline Anderson" and fictionalized other aspects of her life at her parents' request. It's quickly apparent that "Shattered Innocence" is a well-made, well-acted and written picture and it really caught me off guard. H.264 IA . Sarah on what the Church tragically needs today, Catholic Nun Demands Impeachment of Argentinian Judge Who Granted Custody to Mother Who Murdered Her Own Son. Everyone in every family needs to ask this question. By what name was Shattered Innocence (1988) officially released in Canada in English? Was college a worse alternative than becoming a strung out porn star?? There are a lot of kids who come from Farmington, Minnesota, or Banning, Kansas. '', See the article in its original context from. Colleen Applegate is on Facebook. Can't take your eyes off of it, even though I know the people in the porn business saw a young beautiful woman mostly likely lied to her and worse, but either than that awesome characters, The true story of Colleen Applegate/Shauna Grant, A Family treated TV bio-pic "flavor of the moment", Shauna Grant, Based on the life and death of Colleen Applegate. Join Facebook to connect with Colleen Applegate and others you may know. She stayed in the town, working first as a cashier and then as a repair clerk with the phone company. I'll just move the hell out of here! Born May 30, 1963 Died March 21, 1984 (20) Add to list Awards 3 nominations Known for Virginia 6.2 Virginia (as Colleen Applegate) 1983 Suzie Superstar 6.3 Suzie (as Shana Grant) 1983 Flesh and Laces 5.1 Model (as Colleen Applegate) 1983 Flesh and Laces: Part II 5.8 When the masses tune in, they will be shocked but not by sex. But they assume no responsibility for her death, and they continue to exploit the Colleen Applegates of tomorrow. 'FRONTLINE' DOCUMENTARY, 'DEATH OF A PORN QUEEN', https://www.nytimes.com/1987/06/09/movies/frontline-documentary-death-of-a-porn-queen.html. Shauna Grant) was born Colleen Marie Applegate on May 20, 1963. Questions arise about the accuracy of her biography. They change. I vaguely remember of this TV movie i watched long ago in France because i am french and found it on the net in American..poor Pauleen! In June 1990, Applegate's mother Karen Applegate appeared on the tabloid news show Hard Copy (1987) where she disputed the official ruling (she would later appear Entertainment Tonight (1981) echoing the same sentiment). How did a cheerleader become a porno star and commit suicide?. At the same time Jake Ehrlich, another boyfriend and cocaine supplier for Grant, telephoned from prison informing her that their relationship was over and that Grant had to move out of his home in Palm Springs. She ran away from her small town in Minnesota and proceeded to appear in over 30 pornographic films, earning up to $100,000 in her two-year career. The rise and fall of Dirk Diggler in Paul Thomas Andersons film. #1. She made 30 features and did numerous shorts and photo-shoots over just a year in the . But to correctly remember the American porno, or even modeling, business back in the early 80's, before excessive silicone implanting, collagen injecting and wide-spread plastic surgery use, one must remember that a woman WAS judged beautiful based on her natural features and attributes, not to mention actually being expected to "act" as well as perform sexually in the films. However, despite these accolades and her beauty, Grant had some difficulty getting work due to her cocaine addiction and lack of "enthusiasm" during sex scenes. ''I photograph women in an attempt to bring beauty out of their bodies,'' says one of them, who then tells of his concern over the perils facing kids in women's bodies. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Do it. I also might mention that admirers of the big-screen films "Star 80", "Hardcore" or "Boogie Nights" (in particular, the comparison between the Adult Film Awards ceremony in Shattered Innocence and Boogie Nights is interesting) might like this film, or vice versa 7/10 Sad, but worthwhile watching. NEW YORK As if PBS didn`t have enough trouble, what with conservatives and liberals moaning about the network`s supposed bias one way or the other, now comes pornography. This Lorimar TV flick must have been ahead of its time in 1988, as the story of 17-year-old Pauleen Anderson, who, wanting to grow up faster than she knows how, leaves home and becomes in turn a centerfold, a porn star, a cocaine abuser and finally a suicide when things go wrong. ''Death of a Porn Queen,'' shows the porn industry for what it is--people who are willing to exploit other people for cash. Shortly after 7 p.m. she lay down, placed the gun horizontally against her head, and pulled the trigger. Was a cheerleader in high school in Minnesota. The high school photos on the yearbook that Pauleen shows Mel would later be shown in future movies, including Soapdish. The .22-caliber slug ripped through her brain and lodged in the bedroom wall of her boyfriend`s posh home in Palm Springs. His advice was not taken. Anyone can read what you share. A drug addict, Grant killed herself after the arrest of her partner in March, 1984. Her lover, distressed by her disorderly habits, made it clear that she would have to leave his apartment. Ratterfat McWhiskers 2. She ran away from her small town in Minnesota and proceeded to appear in over 30 pornographic films, earning up to $100,000 in her two-year career. That's what you wanna do with your life, go ahead. on the Internet. I remember quite clearly the flurry of Los Angeles news reports regarding the self-inflicted death of adult film actress Shauna Grant whose real name was Colleen Applegate. Jonna Lee also does well to give us a sense of the innocent, starry-eyed and naive teen who, so soon and so sadly, becomes self-destructive, emotionally and morally devastated, and completely lost in a world of corruption. Her friendly director passed her along to his cocaine supplier, a man twice her age, with whom she moved in. In the light of porn-glamourizing films such as "Boogie Nights", this tepidness accentuates the intent of "Shattered Innocence". 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The real "Pauline" (a.k.a. Score two. Oh yes, they made a BIG deal about "the pornography business" and how "degrading it is" and how "this always happens" to "those kind of people" when Shauna was found with a self inflicted gunshot wound and later died. Search the history of over 797 billion The back door of Ehrlichs house was a possible means of access to the bedroom and to Grant. She had three sisters, Veronica, Sheila and Shelrae and one brother, Mike. theyre just immature and irresponsible and they think they can come to Hollywood and become a star overnight or theyll just find something.. [10], Grant persuaded her friend, veteran porn performer Kelly Nichols, to take over the role Grant had been offered in Matinee Idol. Her mother loves her but doesnt excuse or condone her behavior. Edit Search New Search Filters (1) To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. In "Shattered Innocence" entry, escape from and re-entry into the porn business leads to tragic, lonely, and hurtful existence. There are somewhat graphic samples here of Applegate earning her pay in porn films, so beware. London's article was featured in the Los Angeles Times six weeks after Applegate's suicide in March 1984. Her name was Colleen Marie Applegate. He was in prison serving time for a cocaine charge. Of course, tens of thousands of others stream into the city weekly, so it is not a done deal. Coleen's age is 75. There's nothing new here and it's presented in an obvious, watered down, made-for-tv style with annoying over-acting by Lee. Joanna Lee does an excellent job of portraying this poor young girl. Los Angeles, Randall Emmett, Ambyr Childers settle domestic violence restraining order dispute, Column: Supreme Court conservatives may want to block student loan forgiveness. Has a song named after her called "Dancing With Shauna Grant". The desert air dries up my membranes. The film doesn't have the theatrical style of something like "Star 80", but it's actually a much better film. I dont know, her mother said Tuesday. Just a nosebleed. The stars get the grief. 11. It is also about children and parents, small-town life and the lure of bright lights in the big city. After briefly giving up her pornographic movie career, but being unable to kick the cocaine addiction, the young woman portrayed by actress Jonna Lee is about to re-enter the world of pornography when kills herself. Jonna Lee was pretty good in this role. JavaScript is disabled. TV movies have a lack of fluidity of camerawork and lack of showmanship as is the case with "Shattered Innocence". She claims Erlich had Applegate killed because he was fearful Applegate might reveal his drug connections. She is 17 years old at the beginning and fresh and nave as a cheerleader with a boyfriend and many dreams of fame.But unfortunately she soon leaves her parents and school for Los Angeles where she wants to find a job and be a model.But Pauleen is so young that she is ready to accept everything without compromise .Shy and reserved at first she becomes a trash model and breaks with her family.The nightmare will begin with completely nude pictures and soon cocaine addiction and porn films to pay her coke.Pauleen who dreamt of a glamorous image will only have a porn actress image for a time. She was completely un-hip and non-L.A."[citation needed], Her wholesome, "girl next door" looks soon landed her work posing for other magazines such as Chic, Hustler, Swank, and Penthouse. (Hicks' work was frequently featured in Penthouse. When they did, they issued an ultimatum, which, of course, she ignored. ''We always got high before we did it,'' says a porn star who taught Applegate the ropes. 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