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Film: Chalk
Saw this one yesterday, and was thoroughly entertained. This film was produced by Morgan Spurlock (Super-Size Me), and written/directed by Mike Akel.
Basically this is a fictional comedy told in a documentary format (in the style of tv show The Office) about the lives of a few high school teachers, and the everyday trials and tribulations of their professions. The portrayal of the first-year teacher Mr. Lowrey (played by Troy Schremmer) is particularly hilarious and realistic (reminds me so much of someone I worked with). Add a star or two if you or someone close to you is a teacher or in the education field (my girlfriend and I are both teachers, and I think that added to the enjoyment). :D
IMDB summary:
Life in the trenches of that most honorable and frustrating profession...teaching. It's the start of a memorable new year at Harrison High. The self-conscious Mr. Stroope is convinced that his time has come - this year he will be furnished with the golden title of "Teacher of the Year," if only his smarter students would stop using words that he can't understand. Peek into Mr. Lowrey's History class and you'll see that he's struggling to even call himself a teacher. Woefully inept due to a complete lack of experience and social skills, he earnestly stutters his way through class. The only interaction his students offer him is when they steal his chalk. Men aren't much interested in the spunky and officious Coach Webb, but "not all P.E. teachers are gay" and she pines for some romantic company. Her once best friend, the newly appointed assistant principal, Mrs. Reddell, doesn't seem to have time for her either, as her new power post is all-consuming; battling egos, enduring teacher conferences and her lighthouse-obsessed boss. Coach Webb wonders if her former confidante has forgotten just how hard teaching really is.
Saw this one yesterday, and was thoroughly entertained. This film was produced by Morgan Spurlock (Super-Size Me), and written/directed by Mike Akel.
Basically this is a fictional comedy told in a documentary format (in the style of tv show The Office) about the lives of a few high school teachers, and the everyday trials and tribulations of their professions. The portrayal of the first-year teacher Mr. Lowrey (played by Troy Schremmer) is particularly hilarious and realistic (reminds me so much of someone I worked with). Add a star or two if you or someone close to you is a teacher or in the education field (my girlfriend and I are both teachers, and I think that added to the enjoyment). :D
IMDB summary:
Life in the trenches of that most honorable and frustrating profession...teaching. It's the start of a memorable new year at Harrison High. The self-conscious Mr. Stroope is convinced that his time has come - this year he will be furnished with the golden title of "Teacher of the Year," if only his smarter students would stop using words that he can't understand. Peek into Mr. Lowrey's History class and you'll see that he's struggling to even call himself a teacher. Woefully inept due to a complete lack of experience and social skills, he earnestly stutters his way through class. The only interaction his students offer him is when they steal his chalk. Men aren't much interested in the spunky and officious Coach Webb, but "not all P.E. teachers are gay" and she pines for some romantic company. Her once best friend, the newly appointed assistant principal, Mrs. Reddell, doesn't seem to have time for her either, as her new power post is all-consuming; battling egos, enduring teacher conferences and her lighthouse-obsessed boss. Coach Webb wonders if her former confidante has forgotten just how hard teaching really is.
