25 Jul 2008
American Teen
A documentary on seniors at a high school in a small Indiana town and their various cliques.
Try Harder!
Lowell High School: Where your best hasn't been good enough since 1856.
In a universe where cool kids are nerds, the orchestra is world class and being Asian American is the norm, seniors at Lowell High School compete for the top prize: admission to the college of their dreams.
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