Teenage (2013) (original) (raw)
Teenagers did not always exist. In this living collage of rare archival material, filmed portraits, and voices lifted from early 20th Century diary entries, a struggle erupts between adults and adolescents to define a new idea of youth.
Teenagers did not always exist. In this living collage of rare archival material, filmed portraits, and voices lifted from early 20th Century diary entries, a struggle erupts between adults and adolescents to define a new idea of youth. (less)
Director: Matt Wolf
Writers: Jon Savage, Matt Wolf
Starring: Leah Hennessey, Ivy Blackshire, Daniela Leder, Ben Rosenfield, Malik Peters, Richie Coterelle
Narrators: Jena Malone, Ben Whishaw, Julia Hummer, Jessie T. Usher
Producer: Ben Howe
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Review by Brian Orndorf, March 13, 2014
8 / 10
It�s the older generation�s right to lament the disorderly state of the average adolescent, but it wasn�t always that way. �Teenage� is an unusual documentary that probes the development of juvenile attitude and independence throughout the first half of the 20th century, isolating certain movements and incidents that helped shape the marvel of youth. Using eye-opening footage of kids on the prowl and parents on the defense (along with dramatic recreation), director Matt Wolf paints a striking portrait of development and unity, sold through individual experiences that add intimacy to a broad sw ...read more...
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