Kids in America (2005) Filming Locations and Cast Details

Kids in America (2005) Filming Locations and Cast Details

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.MV5BMjM2OGEzOWEtMDFhOC00OTIzLTkyMDEtMTVjZjhmNjU3NmQwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyOTc5MDI5NjE@. V1 QL75 UX820

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)

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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

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