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American Baby

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AMERICAN BABY follows Oli as she navigates the repercussions of being very young and very pregnant in small town Texas. As she seeks out the suddenly absent teenage father-to-be of her child, Oli confronts the growing isolation from her community.

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Edward Douglas The Weekend Warrior (Substack) 4 days ago
7.5/10
Rodnianski is a talented new voice in indie cinema storytelling, generating so much out of a fairly simple premise, helped greatly by the brilliant casting of Abigail Pniowsky as her lead. Go to Full Review Alex Saveliev Film Threat Oct 8, 2026
8/10
At just over 80 minutes, American Baby is a succinct and down-to-earth slice of Americana, immersing us into the private lives of small-town teens. Go to Full Review Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry Sep 30, 2026
Thought-provoking and emotionally devastating: Abigail Pniowsky commands every scene. Go to Full Review Alise Chaffins Loud and Clear Reviews Mar 5, 2026
4/5
Ellen Rodnianski’s film American Baby examines the choices facing a pregnant teen in the middle of Texas with authenticity and tenderness. Go to Full Review Q.V. Hough Vague Visages Dec 10, 2025
"Conceptually, ‘American Baby’ would probably be more effective as an anthology series on a streaming service, as that would allow Rodniansky to investigate social factors that affect young women and men in different parts of America." Go to Full Review Tina Kakadelis Beyond the Cinerama Dome Nov 26, 2025
American Baby seeks to foster a space for conversation about the choices, both hard and easy, that come with pregnancy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Ellen Rodnianski

Director

Abigail Pniowsky

Oli

Claire Capek

Miriam

Elisha Henig

Toby

Janel Koloski

Tammy

Jack Michael Doke

Steve
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American Baby

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Movie Info

Synopsis AMERICAN BABY follows Oli as she navigates the repercussions of being very young and very pregnant in small town Texas. As she seeks out the suddenly absent teenage father-to-be of her child, Oli confronts the growing isolation from her community.
Director
Ellen Rodnianski
Producer
Annika Dawson, Lucas Ford, Ellen Rodnianski
Screenwriter
Ellen Rodnianski, Tanya Leonova
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 26m
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