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Eleven Minutes (2009)
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Eleven Minutes (2009)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
February 20, 2009
Studio
Regent Releasing
Official Site
http://www.elevenminutes-jaymccarroll.com/
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
February 20, 2009
MPAA Rating
R
Duration
103 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Regent Releasing
Official Site
http://www.elevenminutes-jaymccarroll.com/
Director
Michael Selditch, Robert Tate
Producer
Michael Selditch, Robert Tate
Starring
  • Jay McCarroll
  • Kelly Cutrone
  • Nancy Kane
  • Carson Kressley
  • Jason Low

In the high-stakes world of fashion, where a single collection can make or break a career, the documentary "Eleven Minutes" offers an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look at the pressure cooker of New York's Fashion Week. The film centers on Jay McCarroll, the eccentric and ambitious winner of the first season of Project Runway, as he is given just eleven minutes to present his debut solo runway show. With a raw and often chaotic energy, the documentary follows McCarroll as he scrambles to assemble a full collection with a tiny budget and a team of skeptical assistants, all while navigating the brutal critiques of industry insiders like Kelly Cutrone and the looming expectations set by his reality TV fame. The central conflict is a race against the clock, pitting McCarroll's artistic vision against the unforgiving logistics of production, fitting models, and securing a venue. This gripping, R-rated documentary captures the sweat, tears, and sheer determination behind a fleeting moment on the catwalk, revealing the immense personal cost of chasing a dream in a world that judges everything in a matter of minutes.