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The Explosive Generation

Play trailer Poster for The Explosive Generation 1961,  1h 29m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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High school teacher Peter Gifford is admired by his students, because he understands the problems they face in their daily lives. After an uncertain situation with her boyfriend, senior Janet Sommers broaches the idea that Gifford teach sex education. Believing the students should have proper knowledge, Gifford assigns them to write anonymous essays about sex to go over in class. When the puritanical PTA hears of the assignment, Gifford has to fight to teach.

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James Plath Movie Metropolis Mar 20, 2011
6/10
For a B movie "The Explosive Generation" isn't half bad--and it's fun watching Shatner in his first big feature role. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Jun 9, 2009
C
William Shatner's first big role is in this low-budget youth film. Go to Full Review
Sean Axmaker Turner Classic Movies Online Sep 17, 2007
... an early celebration of social protest from the youth generation. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Buzz Kulik

Director

William Shatner

Peter Gifford

Lee Kinsolving

Dan Carlyle

Patty McCormack

Janet Sommers

Billy Gray

Bobby Herman Jr.

Virginia Field

Mrs. Katie Sommers

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The Explosive Generation

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Movie Info

Synopsis High school teacher Peter Gifford is admired by his students, because he understands the problems they face in their daily lives. After an uncertain situation with her boyfriend, senior Janet Sommers broaches the idea that Gifford teach sex education. Believing the students should have proper knowledge, Gifford assigns them to write anonymous essays about sex to go over in class. When the puritanical PTA hears of the assignment, Gifford has to fight to teach.
Director
Buzz Kulik
Producer
Stanley Colbert
Production Co
Vega Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 29m
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