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American Baby

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AMERICAN BABY follows Oli as she navigates the repercussions of being very young and very pregnant in small town Texas. As she seeks out the suddenly absent teenage father-to-be of her child, Oli confronts the growing isolation from her community.

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Q.V. Hough Vague Visages 6d
"Conceptually, ‘American Baby’ would probably be more effective as an anthology series on a streaming service, as that would allow Rodniansky to investigate social factors that affect young women and men in different parts of America." Go to Full Review Tina Kakadelis Beyond the Cinerama Dome Nov 26
American Baby seeks to foster a space for conversation about the choices, both hard and easy, that come with pregnancy. Go to Full Review Phil Walsh Geek Vibes Nation Nov 19
8/10
American Baby showcases a rising talent who tells a provocative tale that never settles for cheap tricks or inflammatory tactics. The ultimate strength lies in the validity of the expression. Go to Full Review Ayelet Dekel Midnight East Nov 3
Ellen Rodnianski sensitively conveys the climate of our time through the experiences of Oli, a 15-year-old girl living in a small Texas town. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Oct 29
4.5/5
Pniowsky...has raw star quality of the sort most actors can only dream of. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ellen Rodnianski

Director

Abigail Pniowsky

Actor

Claire Capek

Actor

Elisha Henig

Actor

Janel Koloski

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Jack Michael Doke

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Synopsis AMERICAN BABY follows Oli as she navigates the repercussions of being very young and very pregnant in small town Texas. As she seeks out the suddenly absent teenage father-to-be of her child, Oli confronts the growing isolation from her community.
Director
Ellen Rodnianski
Producer
Annika Dawson, Lucas Ford, Ellen Rodnianski
Screenwriter
Ellen Rodnianski, Tanya Leonova
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 26m