Film Lens
American High follows the lives of fourteen students at Highland Park High School in Illinois as they deal with the ups and downs of adolescence. The series captures their friendships, personal aspirations, and the social dynamics of high school life. It presents a raw and unfiltered look at the experiences of teenagers in America during the year 2000.
Created by R. J. Cutler, the series was initially aired on Fox and later picked up by PBS after its cancellation. It won the 2001 Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program and is often compared to the earlier series Yearbook, showcasing the reality of teenage life in a documentary format.
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.
Perfect For
Teenage lifeDocumentary enthusiastsHigh school experiences