Kids in America is a 2005 film directed by Josh Stolberg and written by Andrew Shaifer and Josh Stolberg. The movie features a diverse cast of high school students who stand up against their principal. This screening takes a deep dive into the film’s filming locations and provides an insight into the roles played by the actors. The intriguing background facts and trivia about the movie are also explored.
Where it Filmed?
Kids in America was shot in three primary locations in the United States. The College of the Canyons, found at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California, USA was one. The other two locations were Los Angeles and Santa Clarita in California. The shooting of the film spanned from May 19, 2004, to Jun 28, 2004.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Gregory Smith | Holden Donovan |
| Stephanie Sherrin | Charlotte Pratt |
| Chris Morris | Chuck McGinn |
| Caitlin Wachs | Katie Carmichael |
| Emy Coligado | Emily Chua |
| Crystal Celeste Grant | Walanda Jenkins |
| Alex Anfanger | Lawrence Reitzer |
| Julie Bowen | Principal Weller |
| Malik Yoba | Will Drucker |
| Andrew Shaifer | Kip Stratton |
| George Wendt | Coach Thompson |
| Adam Arkin | Ed Mumsford |
| Jeff Chase | Asst. Coach Fasso |
| Leila Leigh | Jane Jordan |
| Damien Luvara | Rick Garcia |
| Steve Rosenbaum | Security Guard |
| Rosanna Arquette | Abby Pratt |
| Marcella Lentz-Pope | Elizabeth Goings |
| Elizabeth Perkins | Sondra Carmichael |
| Justin Halliwell | Twan |
| Matthew Brent | Nat French |
| Raymond Braun | Mo Williams / Teenage Stanley |
| Rakefet Abergel | Goth Girl |
| Tim Griffin | Tony |
| Antoinette Peragine | Tammy |
| W. Earl Brown | Boss McGinn |
| Rosalie Ward | Monica Rose |
| Charles Shaughnessy | Sergeant Carmichael |
| Kim Coles | Loretta Jenkins |
| Samantha Mathis | Jennifer Rose |
| Owen Williams | Cashier |
| Derek Webster | Police Officer #1 |
| Eamonn Roche | Police Officer #2 |
| Mary Strong | Reporter #1 |
| Derrick Jones | Reporter #2 |
| Suzanne Krull | Reporter #3 |
| Michelle Phillips | Singer |
| Rain Phoenix | Singer |
| Steve Kim | Guitarist |
| Michael Tubbs | Guitarist |
| Johnny Estes | Tim Spears |
| Amy Hill | Mrs. Young (uncredited) |
| Hemina Kapadia | Party girl (uncredited) |
| Martin Pierron | Kissing Couple (uncredited) |
| Matthew Barry Ryan | Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Sebu Sabounjian | Guy in Locker Room (uncredited) |
| Zoot Sax | Student (uncredited) |
| Todd C. Smith | Ben (uncredited) |
| Josh Stolberg | Security Guard (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Emy Coligado, who portrays Emily in the film, is just a year younger than Julie Bowen who played Principal Weller.
- The movie pays tribute to a 1941 film, ‘You’re in the Army Now’, in its references.
- There are humorous quotes in the film such as “Aren’t you going to ask why I’m eligible?” by Lawrence Reitzer, followed by Walanda Jenkins’ response, “Boy please… You’re so gay Cher dresses up like you.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: College of the Canyons – 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.4042187
- Longitude: -118.5696313
- Place ID: ChIJUVyGBi-HwoARwNZ4zHfj1q4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Santa Clarita, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3916641
- Longitude: -118.542586
- Place ID: ChIJJxjVrDOGwoARSNYFc-CPSlY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Clarita, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
