Two high schoolers are unprepared for the reality of parenthood when the girl becomes pregnant.
Acting
Arquette's raw, unpolished debut outshines everyone.
Writing
Dialogue that actually sounds like panicked teenagers.
Director
John Herzfeld
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Herzfeld wrote this after directing episodes of 'The Paper Chase' and 'Dallas'—his first feature.
Aired on ABC's 'Afterschool Special' timeslot but played like indie cinema; networks barely touched teen pregnancy this honestly again until 'Juno' made it quippy.
US
