Teen Angst
Teen Angst

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Teen Angst

2015
Movie
77 min
English

A comedy special featuring everyday people as they read from their embarrassing teenage journals, poems, songs, essays (and more). The wonderful intensity of of tortured poetry meets delightfully soul-baring free verse for the totally sincere musings of the teenage mind. It's comedy on growth hormones. The bold souls who take the stage to read their own youthful writings remind us that everyone has at one time gone through the trials of Teen Angst.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Zack MorrisonGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A mockumentary that follows a group of aspiring filmmakers as they attempt to create the ultimate teen angst film. Their journey is fraught with creative differences, personal insecurities, and the ever-present struggle to capture authentic teenage emotion. The film humorously explores the filmmaking process and the often-misguided attempts to understand adolescent struggles.

Critical Reception

Teen Angst was generally met with positive reviews, particularly for its humor and satirical take on filmmaking and teen dramas. Critics praised its low-budget charm and the earnest performances of its cast, many of whom were also involved in the writing and directing. While not a widespread commercial release, it found a niche audience appreciative of its indie spirit.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty and self-aware humor.

  • Appreciated for its creative and resourceful independent filmmaking approach.

  • Noted for its relatable, albeit exaggerated, portrayal of creative struggles.

Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available through standard Google review aggregators for this independent film.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a shoestring budget and much of the cast and crew were students or recent graduates from film programs, contributing to its authentic indie feel.

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