A Love Letter to 80s Teen Movies with Author Kevin Smokler

April 5, 2017

The Ann Arbor native and author talks his latest book “Brat Pack America: A Love Letter to 80s Teen Movies”

Brat Pack America

WDET’s Ruby Duffield recently spoke with him about his book and the enduring appeal of the films that defined the decade.

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