American High (2000)
American High is an American documentary television show about the lives of fourteen students at Highland Park High School, located in the city of Highland Park, Illinois. The series originally aired on Fox and was canceled after four episodes. It was later picked up by PBS and aired in its entirety. The series was created by R. J. Cutler, an award winning documentary filmmaker. The show received the 2001 Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Program. The theme song "American High", was written and performed by Bouncing Souls. An earlier Fox Network documentary series from 1991, Yearbook also covered the lives of suburban Chicago high school students.
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Episodes
- 1 1. You Only Live Once (a.k.a. F is for Fun)2000-08-02Rebellious Morgan airs his views on the importance of living one's teen years to the fullest. He is later caught shooting off illegal fireworks. Sarah and Robby discuss their roman
- 2 2. Who Am I? (a.k.a. Ritalin Kid)2000-08-02Morgan, who suffers from Attention Deficit Disorder, discusses his embarrassment over having to take behavioral drugs such as Ritalin. Morgan takes an after school job as a gymnast
- 3 3. Boogie Nights2000-08-09Brad helps choreograph a routine for Highland Park's annual dance show. Morgan is asked to participate in Brad's act; and must console his girlfriend, Salima, when she fails to mak
- 4 4. Pressure High2000-08-09Allie tries to readjust to school life after ditching classes for several months in the aftermath of her parents' divorce. She struggles with her feelings about her father's new fa
- 5 5. Saints and SinnersPablo and his friend Lisa escape from family pressures by hanging out at her late grandfather's house, which is vacant while undergoing renovations. Pablo goes against Lisa's wishe
- 6 6. Bustin' OutAllie struggles to deal with her parents as their divorce is finalized. Her mother worries about her plans to possibly wait a year before attending college. Anna applies to Brown U
- 7 7. Winter ChillBrad is accepted to New York University. His best friend Abby experiences great anxiety because she has yet to get into any colleges. She feels that he hasn't been sensitive to her
- 8 8. Winter FormalitiesMorgan and Salima have problems in their relationship as their respective parents continue to worry about them. Her parents forbid her from seeing him for a time, but the families
- 9 9. Homeward BoundAllie's father plans to remarry. Allie and her brother decide to attend the wedding, leaving their mother feeling betrayed. Kaytee's parents struggle with the decision of whether t
- 10 10. Spring BrokenKaytee and Scott travel to China with the school band during spring break. The instructor criticizes the band for a lack of focus after a poor performance. Everyone comes together
- 11 11. Promises, Prom MissesSalima cannot attend the prom because her parents have barred her from seeing Morgan again. Morgan finally breaks up with her so that he will not cause her any further trouble. He
- 12 12. War and PiecesAllie lives with Brett for a while after her mother asks her to leave. They later come together and work out their differences. Pablo worries about his little sister's future as hi
- 13 13. Finale (1)Seniors reflect on their high school years in the final days before graduation. Morgan's parents are thrilled when he passes all of his classes to ensure his graduation, and is acc
- 14 14. Finale (2)Morgan and two friends get caught spraying graffiti on the school and are barred from the graduation ceremony. Morgan's family is devastated, but later takes him out to dinner to c
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