Act Your Age: The Kids of Widney High Story (2010)
Overview
Follows the world-famous Kids of Widney High, a group of young adults with developmental disabilities who write, record, and perform their own unique brand of rock music. Based out of Los Angeles, the band grows and becomes involved in other creative endeavors including films, writing, painting, and clothing design. This documentary chronicles Kids' rise to underground cult fame over a ten year period, and incorporates the Kids' recent West Coast tour.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.901 |
Directed By
Jesse Alba
Mathew Klickstein
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