American Teen
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American Teen | |
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Promotional poster which references the 1985 teen film The Breakfast Club |
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Directed by | Nanette Burstein |
Written by | Nanette Burstein |
Release date(s) | July 25, 2008 |
Running time | 95 min |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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American Teen is a 2008 documentary film directed by Nanette Burstein (On the Ropes, The Kid Stays in the Picture). It is set in Warsaw, Indiana, and focuses on graduating high school seniors struggling through school and life. It competed in the Documentary Competition at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, where it received the Directing Award: Documentary.[1] Following the Sundance Film Festival, the movie was picked up by Paramount Vantage and is expected to release in general cinema later in 2008.[2]
The movie was filmed at Warsaw Community High School in Warsaw, Indiana.