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American Teen
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PG13,1hr 40min
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July 25, 2008
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Paramount Vantage
Synopsis: In this biting cinéma vérité, director Nanette Burstein follows a group of four Indiana high-school seniors as they navigate the social mazes of adolescence, prepare for graduation, and generally deal with the often surprising and strange situations that arise simply from being 17. Incorporating intimate footage, interviews, and animation, Burstein reveals all the gritty details about life as a teenager in Midwestern America, from drugs, alcohol, and depression to cliques, first love, and heartbreak. ... Full Synopsis
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Dennis Harvey, Variety.com
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"... one thing missing is any sense that "American Teen" has something specific to say about teenagers now." Full Review
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