What is 'Drunk, Driving and 17' about? Plot of Lifetime movie explained

Inspired by true events, 'Drunk, Driving and 17' tells the story of the tragic consequences of underage drinking and social hosting
Savannah Lee Smith in a still from 'Drunk, Driving and 17' (Lifetime)
Savannah Lee Smith in a still from 'Drunk, Driving and 17' (Lifetime)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Lifetime is dropping six new movies this spring. It includes 'Drunk, Driving and 17', 'Twisted Sister', and many others. The release of new movies began on March 4 and will continue till April 15. These films will air alongside 'Black Girl Missing' which stars Garcelle Beauvais.

'Drunk, Driving and 17', a movie inspired by true events, will release on April 15, 2023, at 8 pm. It tells the story of the tragic consequences of underage drinking and social hosting. 'Drunk, Driving and 17' covers the element where adults allow their children to host parties with alcohol with the belief they are safer drinking at home. Directed by Russ Parr, the 1 hour 30 minutes film stars Savannah Lee Smith and Michael Michele in the lead roles. To know more, keep reading.

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What is 'Drunk, Driving and 17' all about?

The new Lifetime drama follows a 17-year-old honor student who gets into a drunken driving accident after her boyfriend's parents allow alcohol to be served to minors in their home. 

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