Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas in 1942, Kenneth Johnson is a director and writer known for his work in television and film. He directed and wrote Senior Trip (1981), a film that captures the spirit of youthful adventure with a satirical edge. While Johnson is often associated with science fiction, his foray into cult cinema with Senior Trip showcases his ability to blend humor and social commentary. His creative journey reflects a distinctive voice in the genre, making him a noteworthy contributor to the SassyFlix catalog.
Senior Trip
A group of graduating students from a midwestern high school comes to New York City on a trip to celebrate the impending end of school. The students include: Roger Ellis, an ambitious teen aiming for success in big business; David, an aspiring rock star; Judy Matheson, a stagestruck coed actress wannabe; Denise, a free-spirited girl hoping to obtain a degree of sophistication; Fred, a lotharo looking for any Big City woman to be with; and Jon Lipton, a would-be artist hoping to make it big. Mickey Rooney also appears briefly as himself during the backstage scene at the play "Sugar Babies."
