About a Teacher

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About a Teacher

2020

1h 52m

Drama

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A teacher tries to motivate unresponsive students when he takes a job at a high school in New York City.

Michael Rechtshaffen

Los Angeles Times

Harchol's inspirational film eschews mainstream tropes in favor of a bracingly candid sociological study that has compellingly done its homework.

Apr 9, 2020

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Frank Scheck

Hollywood Reporter

A compelling drama about education, minus the Hollywood hokum.

Apr 7, 2020

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

I've rarely seen a movie about teachers and students that was this realistic... It doesn't seem phony at all.

Apr 4, 2020

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Andrew Stover

Film Threat

About a Teacher is a deeply personal drama about the challenges of teaching from the perspective of a new inner-city teacher.

Rated: 8/10

Apr 11, 2020

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Common Sense Media

Written and directed by the real Hanan Harchol, based on his own experiences, this sometimes awkward but ultimately earnest and moving drama transcends the usual "teacher movie" cliches.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 10, 2020

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Harvey S. Karten

Shockya.com

Coronavirus first responders are heroes. But teachers are heroes throughout their careers. Here's one such celebrity.

Rated: B+

Apr 9, 2020

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A teacher tries to motivate unresponsive students when he takes a job at a high school in New York City.

Director: Hanan Harchol
Producer: Hanan Harchol
Screenwriter: Hanan Harchol
Production Co: Hanan Harchol Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 17, 2020
Runtime: 1h 52m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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