The Myth of the American Sleepover

This story follows four young people on the last night of summer - their final night of freedom before the new school year starts. The teenagers cross paths as they explore the suburban wonderland they inhabit in search of love and adventure - chasing first kisses, elusive crushes, popularity and parties. While looking for the iconic teenage experience, they discover the quiet moments that will later become a part of their youth they look back on with nostalgia. Inspired by Mitchell's experiences growing up in Michigan, THE MYTH OF THE AMERICAN SLEEPOVER is a beautifully rendered portrait of summertime adolescence and the search for human connections. The kids in Mitchell's world may be lost, a little confused and full of angst, but ultimately the kids are alright in this life-affirming, truthful and fresh take on the teen genre.

Keywords

  • American Cinema
  • Awarded comedies
  • Cannes: La Semaine de la Critique
  • Coming of Age
  • Festival de Cannes
  • Festival de Cannes - Tax Shelter
  • Independence Day
  • Only on Sooner
  • Coming of Age
  • debut
  • teen

Actors

  • Jade Ramsey
  • Brett Jacobsen
  • Claire Soma
  • Nikita Ramsey

Director

  • David Robert Mitchell

Independent, Comedy


1h 33min


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United States
2010
On the last night of summer, 4 teenagers navigate suburban Detroit looking for love and adventure. A poignant coming-of-age drama.

On the last night of summer, 4 teenagers navigate suburban Detroit looking for love and adventure. A poignant coming-of-age drama.


This story follows four young people on the last night of summer - their final night of freedom before the new school year starts. The teenagers cross paths as they explore the suburban wonderland they inhabit in search of love and adventure - chasing first kisses, elusive crushes, popularity and parties. While looking for the iconic teenage experience, they discover the quiet moments that will later become a part of their youth they look back on with nostalgia.


Inspired by Mitchell's experiences growing up in Michigan, THE MYTH OF THE AMERICAN SLEEPOVER is a beautifully rendered portrait of summertime adolescence and the search for human connections. The kids in Mitchell's world may be lost, a little confused and full of angst, but ultimately the kids are alright in this life-affirming, truthful and fresh take on the teen genre.

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