Chalk

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Chalk

PG-13

2006

1h 24m

Comedy

Drama

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Educators (Troy Schremmer, Janelle Schremmer, Chris Mass) try to make it through a new school year.

Critics Consensus

Chalk approaches its potentially rich subject matter with a light touch, but still emerges with a humorous, heartfelt tribute to a noble profession.

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John Hartl

Seattle Times

There are still moments when the tone is uncertain and the actors visibly struggle, but for the most part there's a freshness about the performances that could probably not have been achieved in any other way.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 14, 2007

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Ty Burr

Boston Globe

Chalk might have been both funnier and more penetrating as a real documentary.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 14, 2007

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David Wiegand

San Francisco Chronicle

Chalk is a gentle mockumentary about high school teachers -- so gentle, you wonder why anyone bothered. So gentle, it verges on 'what's the point?'

Rated: 2/4

Sep 7, 2007

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David Lamble

Bay Area Reporter

Overflowing with good intentions, Chalk demonstrates that the mockumentary may be in as much trouble as our schools.

May 26, 2020

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

As eloquently stated by Mike Akel, "While the temptation in portraying the American high school is to be cynical, our goal was to remain honest, respectful and hopeful." Nice job, Mike. I give CHALK an 'A.'

Nov 7, 2019

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Andrew L. Urban

Urban Cinefile

Chalk rides on some well observed lessons in pain by a small group of teachers at Harrison High

Sep 13, 2008

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Audience Member

Teaching can't be this boring. I expected so much more from this. (First and only viewing - 4/15/2017)

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

Teachers will appreciate this mockumentary but there are plenty of funny moments for everyone to enjoy.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

I really really loved it at first but then it became a corny movie about high school...still worth a watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

Comedy/drama huh... to me all I saw was drama. The comedy if it existed was extremely subtle and probably best suited to teachers who would understand the apparent frustration with photocopy machine ID numbers and what have you. I enjoyed the portrayal of teachers, ranging from first years to assistant principal, to the teacher that wants to be voted 'teacher of the year' it was mildly entertaining, but on the whole dull.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Audience Member

Pleasant, but forgettable.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Audience Member

quite interesting. if u want to be a professor dont watch chalk. lol

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Mike Akel

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Mr. Lowrey

Janelle Schremmer

Coach Webb

Chris Mass

Mr. Stroope

Jeff Guerrero

Mr. Guerrero

Shannon Haragan

Mrs. Reddell

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Synopsis

Educators (Troy Schremmer, Janelle Schremmer, Chris Mass) try to make it through a new school year.

Director: Mike Akel
Producer: Mike Akel, Angie Alvarez
Screenwriter: Mike Akel, Chris Mass
Production Co: SomeDaySoon Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Some Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 18, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $300.6K
Runtime: 1h 24m