Review of American Teen (2008) by Clay T — 30 Mar 2009

Welcome to documentaries for the MTV generation. :( Staged, predictable, and soundtracked.

This review of American Teen (2008) was written by Clay T on 30 Mar 2009.

American Teen has generally received positive reviews.

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