Review of American Teen (2008) by Denitta C — 13 Aug 2008

Outstanding. As close to a fiction film as I've seen in a doc. Also made me realize how lucky I was to go to the high school I went to...

This review of American Teen (2008) was written by Denitta C on 13 Aug 2008.

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By D G (193) on 01 Mar 2011

After watching this I'm glad I don't live in Warsaw Indiana(I'm sure it's a pretty town) and I'm glad I'm not in high school anymore…

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By Christopher K (483) on 03 Apr 2011

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By Toni S (459) on 27 Sep 2011

Not particularly interesting and somewhat cliche-ridden at times, if though I can see how it may appeal to certain types of audiences…

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5 stars is probably a bit high, but thinking about it after it was finished this really was one of the best documentaries I have had the pleasure…

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By Meghan H (64) on 19 Dec 2010

Definitely reminded me of my high school years. Happy to be a grown up. Wouldn't want to go through that again. :-)…

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