# American Teen (2008)

> A candid ensemble portrait of Indiana high school seniors navigating cliques, romance, pressure, and the uncertain threshold of adulthood.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7642

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Nanette Burstein
- Cast: Hannah Bailey, Megan Krizmanich, Colin Clemens, Jake Tusing, Mitch Reinholt
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0486259/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: intimate, wistful, candid, reflective viewing, coming of age double feature

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