Indie Sex: Teens

About This Movie

Indie Sex: Teens dives into a pretty loaded topic—underage sexual activity—and does so with an interesting mix of reverence and curiosity. It lays out the representation of adolescent love through various eras, which is kind of fascinating. You get a sense of the evolution from those melodramatic teen flicks of the '80s to the raw, more honest takes in films like Thirteen. The pacing meanders a bit, but it kind of suits the theme, allowing for reflection on what these portrayals mean. No flashy effects or big budgets here, just interviews and clips that really pull you into the conversation about youth and sexuality. It’s not your typical doc, but that's what makes it stand out in a sea of conventional narratives.

Explores the taboo of underage sexualityComparative analysis of teen films across decadesIncludes various interviews and film clips