Review of American Teen (2008) by Terry M — 31 Dec 2008

I liked it. High School Documentary normal kids. Fairly normal high school stuff. Still interesting.

This review of American Teen (2008) was written by Terry M on 31 Dec 2008.

American Teen has generally received positive reviews.

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

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