Teenage Wasteland

Nov 26, 2025

1h 50m

★ 0.0

Overview

Inspired by an unconventional teacher, a group of teenagers in upstate New York in the early 1990s make a student film and uncover a vast conspiracy that is poisoning their community. Thirty years later, they revisit their film and confront the legacy of this transformative experience.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Mile End Films

Participant

Closer Media

Rise Films

Matador Content

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Cast

Self

Fred Isseks

Self

Jeffrey Dutemple

Self

Rachel Raimist

Self

David Birmingham

Documentary depicts what happened in Rio de Janeiro on June 12th 2000, when bus 174 was taken by an armed young man, threatening to shoot all the passengers. Transmitted live on all Brazilian TV networks, this shocking and tragic-ending event became one of violence's most shocking portraits, and one of the scariest examples of police incompetence and abuse in recent years.

0.0

Memory Books

May 1, 2008

In Uganda, AIDS-infected mothers have begun writing what they call Memory Books for their children. Aware of the illness, it is a way for the family to come to terms with the inevitable death that it faces. Hopelessness and desperation are confronted through the collaborative effort of remembering and recording, a process that inspires unexpected strength and even solace in the face of death.

0.0

When We Fight

Sep 1, 2023

In the second largest school district in the United States, 98% of teachers vote to authorize a strike. Watch as one of the largest educator strikes in modern U.S. history unfolds in real-time, highlighting the stories and leadership of some of the women who led it, from union leaders to classroom teachers. From strike vote to contract vote, When We Fight goes behind the picket lines, documenting how and why teachers strike. "This powerful and beautifully crafted film is a must watch for anyone interested in the state of labor in America today." - Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor and Professor of Public Policy, UC Berkeley

10.0

JFK Assassination: A New Perspective

Sep 8, 2025

With the release of new documents in 2025, this gripping exploration revisits the JFK assassination, featuring expert insights and theories that leave viewers questioning the truth behind the events of a day that changed history.

5.9

Tribute to the Teachers

Jan 1, 1977

A documentary featuring interviews with teachers and officials on the profession of teaching and what it means to them.

0.0

Unspeakable Horrors: The Plan 9 Conspiracy

Jan 1, 2016

An in-depth look at the hidden meanings and blistering truth buried within Ed Wood's PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE, which has long been considered the worst movie ever made.

7.3

Spellbound

Nov 13, 2002

This documentary follows 8 teens and pre-teens as they work their way toward the finals of the Scripps Howard national spelling bee championship in Washington D.C.

0.0

Aliens Uncovered: Portal Encounters

Aug 27, 2024

In the heart of the Arizona desert, a team of researchers and explorers set out to uncover the truth behind ancient mysteries scattered throughout the mystical landscape that have puzzled historians for centuries.

0.0

Aliens Uncovered: The Land of Legends

Dec 10, 2024

In the deserts of Arizona, beneath the vast expanse of the night sky, unseen forces linger, defying explanation and challenging our perception of reality. Journey through time as we explore encounters from Native American folklore to modern sightings, uncovering tales of mysterious crafts, otherworldly beings, and government cover-ups. As we traverse the stunning landscapes of Arizona, we reveal how these legends have shaped a collective fascination with the skies, inviting viewers to ponder: are we truly alone in the universe?

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Aliens Uncovered: Jesuit Secrets

Feb 25, 2025

This thought-provoking documentary explores the intriguing intersection of faith, science, and the cosmos through the lens of the Vatican's involvement in astronomical research. Focusing on the Mount Graham International Observatory in Arizona, the film highlights how the Jesuit order, known for their commitment to education and scientific inquiry, collaborates with the Vatican to utilize advanced telescopes in their search for extraterrestrial life.

6.8

Loose Change

Dec 11, 2005

2nd Edition of Loose Change documentary. What if...September 11th was not a surprise attack on America, but rather, a cold and calculated genocide by our own government?We were told that the twin towers were hit by commercial jetliners and subsequently brought down by jet fuel. We were told that the Pentagon was hit by a Boeing 757. We were told that flight 93 crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. We were told that nineteen Arabs from halfway across the globe, acting under orders from Osama Bin Laden, were responsible. What you will see here will prove without a shadow of a doubt that everything you know about 9/11 is a complete fabrication. Conspiracy theory? It's not a theory if you can prove it.Written and narrated by Dylan Avery, this film presents a rebuttal to the official version of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the 9/11 Commission Report.

6.9

Marilyn Monroe Declassified

Jul 12, 2015

Declassified FBI and CIA documents help director Paul Davids unravel the puzzle of Marilyn Monroe's demise, which was officially ruled a "probable suicide," while providing detailed evidence supporting the conclusion that Marilyn was murdered.

0.0

ULLA

Jul 30, 2025

A slice-of-life documentary following Ulla, a blind woman adjusting to life after eye removal surgery. With the help of her guide dog, Laina, she navigates Helsinki while pursuing a prosthetic eye and a deeper understanding of photography.

4.5

Dark Legacy II

Jun 1, 2014

Jaw-dropping evidence of foul play in the death of JFK Jr., all based on official gov't documents. The prime suspect, George W. Bush, though very publicly running for president, disappeared the day of the murder, and stayed missing for 3 days.

0.0

IRA

Oct 7, 2021

A documentary-short on the life of Ira Sanders, a commodity trader turned educator whose first-hand experiences on 9/11 greatly influence his life.

6.2

Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer

Nov 5, 2010

An in-depth look at the rapid rise and dramatic fall of New York Governor Eliot Spitzer.

10.0

Packing for Mars

Jan 1, 2015

Inspired by a 1970's science fiction novel entitled ALTERNATIVE 3, one man, armed with nothing but a camera and an open mind, sets forth on a journey to reveal the truth behind what may well be one of the most startling secrets: An elite group is said to be secretly building an exclusive off-world survival colony on planet Mars. Credible individuals have begun to emerge claiming to have been actual Mars recruits including the great granddaughter of a historically significant American president.

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