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Teens Like Phil

Teens Like Phil

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Teens Like Phil

2012

0h 20m

5.6(24 votes)

Romance

Drama

Overview

Inspired by the alarming increase in real-life tragedies involving high school bullying and suicide, Teens Like Phil tells the story of a gay teen, Phil, and his former friend, Adam, who brutally bullies him.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Adam Donovan

Adam Donovan

Phil

Jake Robbins

Jake Robbins

Adam

Virginia Bartholomew

Teacher

Ken Burmeister

Uncle Mike

Margie Ferris

Phil's Mom

Bart Shatto

Bart Shatto

Phil's Dad

Kelly Walters

Adam's Mom

Collin Leydon

Adam's Brother

Monty Geer

Adam's Friend

Domenica Galati

Domenica Galati

Principal

Creative team

Directed by: Dominic Haxton
Written by: David Rosler
Dominic Haxton
Produced by: David Rosler

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