The Secret Life of the American Teenager: Coming to DVD December 21, 2010

Jim Hill

14 years ago

ABC Family’s Groundbreaking Drama Explores the Complex Lives of Contemporary High School Kids

The Secret Life of the American Teenager:
Volume Five

3-Disc Set Coming to DVD December 21, 2010

Burbank, Calif., November 2010—The best-hidden secrets have a way of bubbling to the surface in the critically acclaimed series The Secret Life of the American Teenager:Volume Five, coming to DVD on December 21, 2010 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. Insightful, explosive and truthful, the award-winning ABC Family television drama examines the complex world facing today’s teens and their families, including teen parenthood, fractured homes and the mounting pressures of high school. Featuring the first 14 installments of the sizzling hit show’s third season plus interviews with the cast, including leading lady Shailene Woodley (Descendants), The Secret Life of the American Teenager: Volume Fivemakes the perfect gift for any teenager or fan of riveting drama.

Since its debut in 2008, The Secret Life of the American Teenager has taken a heartfelt and uncompromising look at the romances, rivalries and achievements of a group of high school friends. Created by Brenda Hampton ("7^th Heaven"), the show stars Shailene Woodley (The Descendents), Francia Raisa (The Cutting Edge: Fire and Ice), Ken Baumann (“Castle”),Teen Choice Award-winner Daren Kagasoff, Megan Park (Diary of the Dead), India Eisley (Head Space), Mark Derwin (“24”) and Molly Ringwald (Pretty in Pink).

The Secret Life of the American Teenager: Volume Five has a suggested retailprice of $39.99 (U.S.).

Bonus Features

· On Set with Director Anson Williams

· On Set Fist Bumps with Joey and Matthew

· On Set with Shailene

· On Set with Luke

Synopsis:

Adolescence is tough enough without having to worry about being a single parent. Teen mom Amy Juergens (Shailene Woodley) juggles the dueling demands

of her baby boy and high school in the hit ABC Family original drama, The Secret Life of the American Teenager. Facing crumbling family ties, life-defining

decisions and shifting relationships, Amy and her friends confront the intensity and insecurities of adolescence with spirit and humor in a poignant portrait of

modern life. Parents and teens alike will find heartening insights and hours of entertainment in this groundbreaking television series.