Review of American Teen (2008) by Brody M — 17 Oct 2009

A good documentary about teenagers.Megans A........

This review of American Teen (2008) was written by Brody M on 17 Oct 2009.

American Teen has generally received positive reviews.

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By Madeleine O (5) on 13 Mar 2011

A good documentary, but watching it your last years of high school is a really terrible idea because the angst ridden themes strike just a…

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By Jordan J (345) on 11 Jan 2012

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 Hannah M (863) on 13 Jun 2011

I watched this not knowing it was purported to be a documentary. I figured it was just a story told as if it was a documentary…

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By Jennifer E (215) on 24 Mar 2012

I thoroughly enjoyed this film. It brought back a lot of memories from high school…

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By Kayley H (5) on 07 Aug 2011

The majority of the characters in this movie I did not like. There are some interesting moments in this documentary…

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By Ty Burr (2,612) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 30 Jun 2015

Parents are another matter. Almost to a man and woman they lay expectations on their children that ignore who those children are…

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By James Greenberg (88) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 22 Feb 2016

For all of its access and exposure, American Teen seems skin-deep. It's well shot, with good production values and lots of cool music…

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By Justin And Denise S (72) on 04 Oct 2010

Quite amazing how this documentary reminded me of how it felt to be in high school. Definitely worth seeing…

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By Cita W (407) on 14 Oct 2010

Although at times it may feel scripted, American Teen is still an interesting look at the lives of American high school students and the very…

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By Scott M (2,584) on 14 May 2013

This is a fascinating documentary which captures so much of the pain, heartbreak, meanness, and anxiety of high school, and teenage life in…

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