
Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood
Documentary
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.
Top Cast


Thibault de Montalembert
Thibault de Montalembert
Narrator
Thibault de Montalembert
Narrator


Paul Feig
Paul Feig
Self
Paul Feig
Self


Judd Nelson
Judd Nelson
Self
Judd Nelson
Self


Mark L. Lester
Mark L. Lester
Self
Mark L. Lester
Self


Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen
Self
Seth Rogen
Self


Joel Gallen
Joel Gallen
Self
Joel Gallen
Self


John Landis
John Landis
Self
John Landis
Self
Kit Karzen
Kit Karzen
Self
Kit Karzen
Self
Joseph Guidetti
Joseph Guidetti
Self
Joseph Guidetti
Self
Stephen Tropiano
Stephen Tropiano
Self
Stephen Tropiano
Self
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