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Family is the ultimate life sentence.Plot:
A pregnant teenager is determined to leave her trailer park home with the hope of living a happy family life. full summary | full synopsisUser Comments:
Great indie! moreCast
(Credited cast) | Jena Malone | ... | Rena Grubb |
 | Harmony Blossom | ... | Bikini Teen |
 | Erik von Detten | ... | Kenton |
 | Michelle Forbes | ... | Madge Grubb |
 | Alicia Witt | ... | Barbie |
 | Brad Renfro | ... | Jay Grubb |
 | Chris Mulkey | ... | John Grubb |
 | Micole Mercurio | ... | Faye |
 | Wayne Federman | ... | Paramedic |
 | Clifton Collins Jr. | ... | Buddy |
 | Andrew Bowen | ... | Short Guard |
 | Damon Standifer | ... | Guard Damon |
 | Kevin Gage | ... | Deputy Richard |
 | O-Lan Jones | ... | Hildegarde |
| David Dionisio | ... | Burly Guard |
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Confessions of an American Girl (USA) (video title)Lifers' Picnic (USA) (working title)
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Rated R for sexual content, language, teen suicidal behavior, and brief drug use.Parents Guide:
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Australia:M | Australia:MA (DVD rating) | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Singapore:M18 | USA:RFun Stuff
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Continuity: When Rena tries to slit her wrist with a plastic spork, she alternates between using her left and right hands in every shot. moreQuotes:
[Chris has just found out that his daughter Rena is pregnant]John Grubb: So who's the daddy?
Madge Grubb: I... I don't know that she knows.
John Grubb: Well, at least Rena's popular.
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I enjoyed this movie. Quite a bit, actually.
Jena Malone is a great actress, and like another reviewer said, she's destined for truly great things. I think this film really showed that off. She's got a great talent that's barely been tapped, and I know that we'll be seeing her in other movies in the near future. If she's able to make a smooth transition into adult roles, I can see her as a leading lady in the not-too-distant future.
The story about a teenage girl traveling to visit her father in prison for the annual picnic seems boring and uninteresting, but a great supporting cast and excellent direction makes it well worth watching.
If you like indie films, this is one to check out.