126 mins |
Rated
PG-13 (for some strong violent content, thematic material and strong language)
Directed by Christopher Zalla
Starring Eugenio Derbez, Daniel Haddad, Jennifer Trejo
FALL FILM FESTIVAL • WEEK 3 • NOV 3-16
This uplifting story won the Festival Favorite Award at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher tries a radical new method to break through his students’ apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential… and maybe even their genius. Based on a true story.
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FALL FILM FESTIVAL • WEEK 3 • NOV 3-16
This uplifting story won the Festival Favorite Award at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher tries a radical new method to break through his students’ apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential… and maybe even their genius. Based on a true story.