One Take Documentary Series
Teenage Wasteland
Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 7:00pm
Little Theatre 1 (240 East Ave.)
Doors open at 6:30pm
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 3:00pm
Little Theatre 5 – The Jack Garner Theatre (8 Winthrop Street)
Doors open at 2:30pm
Regular ticket prices
Tickets available online in advance, at our box office during open hours, or at the door (if available).
Inspired by an unconventional teacher, a group of teenagers in upstate New York in the early 1990s make a student film and uncover a vast conspiracy that is poisoning their community. Thirty years later, they revisit their film and confront the legacy of this transformative experience.
Directed by Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine (Boys State, Girls State, The Mission).
There will be a post-screening Q&A with educator and participant, Fred Isseks, following the June 11 screening.
Not Rated | 1 hr 50 mins | Documentary | 2025
USA | English
DCP | Filmmakers
Community Partner
WXXI Public Media and The Little Theatre are proud to sponsor the Rochester Teen Film Festival, a collaborative, juried media competition open to youth (13-18 years old). The event honors the work of urban, suburban, and rural teen filmmakers and provides young people an authentic opportunity to participate in a real film festival.
About the series
One Take Documentary Series
The Little’s One Take Documentary Series is a monthly film series, presenting a unique mix of documentaries — ranging from film festival favorites to unheralded gems — followed by panel discussions and filmmaker Q&As. Read more
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