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Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour (1998): Cast

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Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour is a 1998 documentary directed by Susan Stern, starring Ruth Handler. It runs 53 minutes.

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Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
53 min
Director
Susan Stern
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour About?

The premise of Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour without spoilers.

The film lifts the roof off Barbie’s iconic Dreamhouse, exposing how generations worldwide have become obsessed with the most famous toy. It follows Barbie conventions, anti‑Barbie protests, a San Francisco gay‑pride parade and even Croatia’s wartime bunkers, featuring fans, critics, fetishists and creator Ruth Handler, who together trace the history and mythology that have shaped the cultural icon.

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Cast & crew

Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour Cast

Ruth Handler stars in Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour. Directed by Susan Stern.

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Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour?

Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour runs 53 minutes.

When was Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour released?

Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour was released on July 14, 1998.

Who directed Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour?

Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour was directed by Susan Stern.

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Who is in the cast of Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour?

Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour stars Ruth Handler.

Does Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour have a post-credit scene?

No. Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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