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Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood

Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood

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Documentary

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Teen movies have had a great impact on the movie industry - especially in the 80s. This documentary takes a closer look at the genre's origins and the impact it has made up till today.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

52 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

30 September 2009

Country

France

Cast

Thibault de Montalembert

Thibault de Montalembert

Narrator

Paul Feig

Paul Feig

Self

Judd Nelson

Judd Nelson

Self

Mark L. Lester

Mark L. Lester

Self

Seth Rogen

Seth Rogen

Self

Joel Gallen

Joel Gallen

Self

John Landis

John Landis

Self

Kit Karzen

Kit Karzen

Self

Joseph Guidetti

Joseph Guidetti

Self

Stephen Tropiano

Stephen Tropiano

Self

John Truby

John Truby

Self

Willard Huyck

Willard Huyck

Self

Paul Brickman

Paul Brickman

Self

Jon Avnet

Jon Avnet

Self

Diablo Cody

Diablo Cody

Self

Dany Wolf

Dany Wolf

Self

Larry Clark

Larry Clark

Self

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