> > Thanks for the interesting responses so far. My pal at my corner video > store also suggested: "The Outsiders," Over the Edge," and "The Chocolate > Wars." And dis-recommended "American Heart." There seems to be a distinct > genre of Teenage Problem films, with highschool settings or backdrop, dating > back at least as far as "Rebel Without a Cause" and probably farther, and > revolving around social conflicts between teens. > There seem to be fewer films that feature the younger kids, and pre-teens, > or teens, for that matter, > facing problems that may be personal, family-related, or related to larger > social issues -- poverty, racism, etc. Clearly some of those suggested fit in > this non-genre. > How about "Say Anything", and "My American Cousin" ? Blackboard Jungle? I seem to remember quite a few teen type movies from the 60's/ There's always Rock around the Clock if you want some dated stuff... +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ + Sandy Dwiggins Internet: [log in to unmask] + + Building 82, Room 111 Phone: (301) 496-7406 + + Bethesda, Maryland 20892 Fax: (301) 480-8105 + +------------------------------------------------------------------------+