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About a Teacher

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

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Michael Rechtshaffen Los Angeles Times Apr 9, 2020
Harchol's inspirational film eschews mainstream tropes in favor of a bracingly candid sociological study that has compellingly done its homework. Go to Full Review
Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter Apr 7, 2020
A compelling drama about education, minus the Hollywood hokum. Go to Full Review
Peter Rainer FilmWeek (LAist) Apr 4, 2020
I've rarely seen a movie about teachers and students that was this realistic... It doesn't seem phony at all. Go to Full Review
Andrew Stover Film Threat Apr 11, 2020
8/10
About a Teacher is a deeply personal drama about the challenges of teaching from the perspective of a new inner-city teacher. Go to Full Review
Jeffrey M. Anderson Common Sense Media Apr 10, 2020
3/5
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. Go to Full Review
Harvey S. Karten Shockya.com Apr 9, 2020
B+
Coronavirus first responders are heroes. But teachers are heroes throughout their careers. Here's one such celebrity. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Hanan Harchol

Director

Dov Tiefenbach

Mr. Harchol

Tibor Feldman

Daddy

Kate Eastman

Rachel

Aurora Leonard

Ana Martinez

Leslie Hendrix

Ms. Murry

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About a Teacher

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Movie Info

Synopsis 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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