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American Minor

"A meditation on the popular image of the American teen girl."

March 8, 2009 0h 8m

Originally released in 2009. American Minor is a feature film. directed by Charlie White. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Callie Calva

Synopsis

Through carefully created, lingering scenes, the film focuses on the external environment and internal state of a fourteen-year-old, upper-middle-class blonde girl whose world is defined through products, objects, and perpetual consumption. The film observes a single, protracted morning in the life of a picture-perfect American youth lost in the dehumanizing space that wealth, isolation, and fear can provide. By watching this American teen perform basic acts, from eating cereal, to watching television, to combing her hair, the film aims to reveal the complicated relationship between personal pleasure and politics, youth and sexuality, and class and suppression. American Minor premiered in Nine Lives at the Hammer Museum in 2009, curated by Ali Subotnick, and then went on to be featured at the Sundance Film Festival and Director’s Fortnight in Cannes, both 2009.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 8, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 0h 8m 8 minutes total
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Language English Original language

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Minor about?

Through carefully created, lingering scenes, the film focuses on the external environment and internal state of a fourteen-year-old, upper-middle-class blonde girl whose world is defined through pr...

Who directed American Minor?

American Minor was directed by Charlie White.

How long is American Minor?

American Minor has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).

When was American Minor released?

American Minor was released on March 8, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in American Minor?

The main cast of American Minor includes Callie Calva.