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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 54.5 / 100
2009·Drama·1h 29m

AMERICA

In "America," Dr. Maureen Brennan, a psychiatrist at a youth treatment center, encounters her newest patient, a bi-racial boy named America. Through their sessions, Dr. Brennan helps America come to terms with his roller-coaster life, which began when he was taken by authorities from his crack-addicted mother, and placed into foster care as an infant. The short time of stability in his life occurred when America lived with Mrs. Harper, the elderly nanny to one of his foster families. Later reunited with his mother, she soon abandons America and he is again placed into foster care. Lagging behind in school and full of anger, America retreats further away from society after years of sexual abuse. After attempting suicide, America is placed in a treatment center where Dr. Brennan helps him open up about his painful past and discover the support and courage he needs to get his life back on track.

Above the Line
Yves Simoneau·DirectorJoyce Eliason·TeleplayE.R. Frank·Novel
Cast
Philip Johnson·AmericaRosie O'Donnell·Dr. Maureen BrennanRuby Dee·Mrs. HarperJade Yorker·BrooklynTim Rhoze·Reggie Harper
Full Crew
(4 credits)
Directing· 1
Yves Simoneau·Director
Writing· 3
Joyce Eliason·TeleplayE.R. Frank·NovelRosie O'Donnell·Teleplay
By the Numbers
54.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind America's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intense, Contemplative
Composition
Full Bleed
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A close-up portrait of a woman wearing a brown ribbed beanie and a dark green and red plaid scarf. She has long brown hair, brown eyes, and freckles on her face”

Key Elements
BeanieScarf
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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