Fourteen students at Highland Park High School in Illinois share their experiences of adolescence in this Emmy Award-winning series.
“One man, one chance, no rules.”
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Fourteen students at Highland Park High School in Illinois share their experiences of adolescence in this Emmy Award-winning series.
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Highland Park High School in Illinois is the setting for "American High." The documentary series, created by R. J. Cutler, follows fourteen students as they deal with friendships, ambitions, and the challenges of teenage life. It first aired on Fox in 2000 and later continued on PBS after its cancellation. The series received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program in 2001 and is often compared to the earlier series "Yearbook.
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Why Watch
- Meet the diverse students of Highland Park High School.
- Follow real-life stories of teenage friendships.
- See the highs and lows of adolescence in 2000.
Did You Know
- American High aired on Fox in 2000 before moving to PBS.
- The series features fourteen students from Highland Park High School.
- It won the 2001 Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program.
- The documentary has a total duration of 100 minutes.
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What high school is featured in American High?
Highland Park High School in Highland Park, Illinois serves as the backdrop for American High.
Who created the documentary series American High?
R. J. Cutler is the creator of the documentary series American High.
What award did American High win in 2001?
American High won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program in 2001.
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