Review of American Teen (2008) by Alan J — 06 Jul 2009

I know its wrong but I just believe in getting even.

This review of American Teen (2008) was written by Alan J on 06 Jul 2009.

American Teen has generally received positive reviews.

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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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The poster art for Nanette Burstein's American Teen, which follows five students through their senior year at a high school in Indiana, is…

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By Rachel G (314) on 01 Sep 2011

So glad im not a teenager again but this was so good and I hope Hannah makes it in NYC…

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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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