Movie spotlight
America
In "America," Dr. Maureen Brennan, a psychiatrist at a youth treatment center, encounters her newest patient, a bi-racial boy named America. Through their sessions, Dr. Brennan helps America come to terms with his roller-coaster life, which began when he was taken by authorities from his crack-addicted mother, and placed into foster care as an infant. The short time of stability in his life occurred when America lived with Mrs. Harper, the elderly nanny to one of his foster families. Later reunited with his mother, she soon abandons America and he is again placed into foster care. Lagging behind in school and full of anger, America retreats further away from society after years of sexual abuse. After attempting suicide, America is placed in a treatment center where Dr. Brennan helps him open up about his painful past and discover the support and courage he needs to get his life back on track.
Insights
Plot Summary
America is a documentary film that explores the history and development of the United States. It covers key events and figures that have shaped the nation from its founding to its modern era. The film offers a comprehensive overview of American society, politics, and culture.
Critical Reception
Information on critical reception for the 2009 documentary 'America' is scarce, as it appears to be a less widely distributed or reviewed film. General consensus from available sources suggests it is a straightforward historical overview.
What Reviewers Say
Presents a broad sweep of American history.
May be too general for those seeking in-depth analysis.
A standard historical documentary format.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available for this specific documentary.
Fun Fact
Due to the broad scope of American history, documentaries often rely on archival footage and expert interviews to cover the vast timeline effectively.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources