Thirteen (1997)

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This film follows a year in the life of a young African-American girl as she turns 13. Temporarily running away from home to sort out her life, which of course sends her family and friends into a frenzy, she soon returns with new purpose - to buy a car. This sends her into a working frenzy - baby sitting, mowing lawns, washing cars, and pursuing jobs obviously advertised for adults. The film ends with Nina's 14th birthday and promise of her future.

Director: David D. Williams
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 87 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thirteen about?
This film follows a year in the life of a young African-American girl as she turns 13. Temporarily running away from home to sort out her life, which of course sends her family and friends into a frenzy, she soon returns with new purpose - to buy a car. This sends her into a working frenzy - baby sitting, mowing lawns, washing cars, and pursuing jobs obviously advertised for adults. The film ends with Nina's 14th birthday and promise of her future.
Who directed Thirteen?
Thirteen was directed by David D. Williams.
How long is Thirteen?
Thirteen has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Thirteen?
Thirteen is a Documentary, Drama film.