Mortified Nation

Mortified Nation

You're not the only one who had an awkward phase.

2013•1h 25m•7.1/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.1/10(16)

Adults share their most embarrassing teenage writings and art in front of total strangers at Mortified stage shows across the country, as the filmmakers explore what the show's popularity says about all of us.

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Production

Mortified Media, Hungry Monster Production

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Tynan DeLong

Self

Chloe Poyourow

Self

Amanda Hines

Self

Patty Mayall

Self

Lori Goldenhersh

Self

Elaine Sun

Self

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