In the heart of North Dakota, outspoken teens challenge public silence about... everything. Teen Writes: The Group that Opened the Box is a documentary following a clinical psychologist, a professional writer, and a group of teens who collectively form a creative writing and performance troupe. They call themselves The Group that Opened the Box. The Group explores issues facing teens, like sexuality, desire, body image, LGBT identity, abuse and more, against the backdrop of their hometown, Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota.