'Stargirl' Shows Self Expression Among Teenagers
Self expression among teenagers is explored in the live adaptation of Jerry Spinelli's novel of the same name.

A group of investigators sets out to capture electronic voice phenomena (EVP), recording what they believe are messages from beyond the grave. As the voices become clearer and more unsettling, the team begins to suspect they’ve made contact with something far more dangerous than anticipated. Their experiment soon spirals into a terrifying encounter with forces that refuse to remain unheard.
Self expression among teenagers is explored in the live adaptation of Jerry Spinelli's novel of the same name.
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