Doc Nights
TEENAGE WASTELAND
Directed by Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine
USA, 2025, 1h 50min, DCP
AFS Cinema
6406 N I-35 Suite 3100 Austin, TX 78752
Pricing
$14 evening / $11.50 matinee (available M-F for shows before 5 PM)
$4 discounts for AFS MAKE & WATCH members. Free for LOVE & Impact Circle members.
Discounts for AISD educators and local high school & college students are available at the box office with a valid school ID.
Accessibility
See more about the venue’s accessibility here.
“Critic’s Pick! This crowd-pleasing documentary, directed by Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss (BOYS STATE and GIRLS STATE), caters to multiple niches of moviegoer who enjoy rooting for the underdog.”
—The New York Times
“A film that reminds you why you love documentaries … a paean to the power of an educator to shape minds for the better … a masterclass in the use of archival material … another magnificent film from two of the most accomplished non-fiction filmmakers of their generation.”
—POV Magazine
In 1996, in a sleepy Upstate New York town, the local high school begins offering a video journalism class. But instead of the expected stories about the cheerleading squad, the teens uncover a toxic waste disposal scandal that rocks the local government. This acclaimed new doc follows the story and revisits these remarkable student journalists and their teacher. Previously screened at AFS Doc Days 2025 as MIDDLETOWN.
