Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood

Sep 30, 2009

0h 52m

★ 6.0

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Zadig Productions

ARTE France Cinéma

Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood Trailers

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Cast

Narrator

Thibault de Montalembert

Self

Paul Feig

Self

Judd Nelson

Self

Mark L. Lester

Self

Seth Rogen

Self

Joel Gallen

Self

John Landis

Self

Kit Karzen

Self

Joseph Guidetti

Self

Stephen Tropiano

Self

John Truby

Self

Willard Huyck

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