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Whether you're a jaded veteran of the pit or a curious newcomer to counterculture, James Merendino’s (1998) remains a definitive portrait of teenage rebellion, identity, and the inevitable reality of growing up. Set in the unlikely backdrop of 1980s Salt Lake City, Utah, the film explores what happens when "anarchy" meets the crushing weight of a conservative society. The World of Stevo and Heroin Bob

: It serves as a "punk rock American Graffiti," capturing a specific moment in time when community was found in the most desolate, unexpected places.

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