Synopsis

In the 1950s, musicians and actors like Elvis Presley, James Dean, and Bill Haley burst into teenage consciousness with such energy and charisma that they helped shape youth culture for generations. It was the birth of Rock 'n' Roll—and of rebellion. For three teenage girls and their friends living in Houston, Texas, it was a glorious time filled with nothing but the desire to dance, have fun, and fall in love. All of the footage in this documentary was shot by teenagers themselves in the 1950s, capturing the raw, vibrant energy of youth as they bop, jitterbug, and navigate first love.

Director

Gail Levin

For over 16 years, Gail Levin served as president of Dupli-Tapes Film & Video, producing a wide range of visual content including local cable TV shows. She contributed to the 2000 AMC documentary Hollywood Rocks the Movies. In addition to being a filmmaker, she is also a photographer and the author of several books exploring mysterious phenomena.