by Iotis Erlewine
synopsis
Also released under the title The Rites of Summer, this film follows the adventures of pampered city boy Alan Block (Sean Astin) when his parents ship him off to a wilderness camp. Once there, Alan and the other three campers must attempt to live up to the tough expectations of their guide, Vic (Kevin Bacon), who is determined to push the kids as far as he can--and maybe farther.
characteristics
themes
keywords
boy
survivor
white-water
wilderness
transformation
lessons
camp
coming-of-age
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