You are here:

Your American Teen

Name: Your American Teen
Director: Charles Taylor Gould
Released: 2012
Duration: 65 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2012

Director

Charles Taylor Gould

Runtime

65 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Your American Teen serves as a sociological survey of the modern American youth experience. It uses interviews to address uncomfortable social realities, though it does not clearly commit to reflecting multiple aspects of identity. The film maintains a neutral stance, covering a broad demographic without necessarily going beyond traditional hierarchies. While the documentary format allows for diverse perspectives, the specific presence of underrepresented identities remains unverified. Ultimately, the work focuses on general social conditions rather than intentional, identity-driven narrative structures.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Your American Teen have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The documentary explores the experiences of American youth but does not provide specific examples of narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It lacks clear evidence of queer-coded stories or depictions that go beyond traditional expectations.

How does Your American Teen portray gender?

Fair

While the film covers a wide range of young adults, it does not offer clear evidence of challenging traditional gender roles. The narrative does not specifically highlight women’s ability to drive the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Your American Teen?

Fair

The film aims to capture the experiences of American youth but does not confirm a diverse cast. It lacks evidence of characters from different racial backgrounds playing a significant role in driving the story.

How does Your American Teen represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines the current state of youth, possibly critiquing social stability. However, it does not explicitly confirm a specific focus on secular or anti-institutional themes.

Does Your American Teen include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of neurodivergent individuals or those with physical disabilities. The film does not show these individuals taking control or acting on their own terms.

Present on Screen

The documentary format allows for a broad, realistic scope of the American youth experience.
The interview-driven approach provides an honest look at contemporary social conditions.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ narratives or queer-coded representation.
There is no clear indication of how the film addresses racial diversity or the way different parts of someone's identity overlap.
The narrative does not demonstrate a specific focus on disability or neurodivergent ability to act.

Official Synopsis

A documentary about the present condition of many young adults in America. In a series of intensely honest interviews, the audience is forced to come face to face with some unfortunate truths about our kids.

How are these scores produced? →