Confessions of an American Girl

aka: American Girl
USA 2002, 84 minutes
Dir. Jordan Brady
Rating: [R16]
Genres: Drama / Youth

Feat. Jena Malone, Brad Renfro, Alicia Witt, Michelle Forbes, Chris Mulkey

Aroview: Black comedy set around a trailer family's visit to their imprisoned father on the annual 'prison picnic' day. Over the course of this his teenage offspring work through their various personal crises, mainly pregnant daughter Jena Malone (DONNIE DARKO), who takes every opportunity to try and kill herself. A fairly unimaginative script is redeemed by some cringeworthy moments and a strong support cast.