Teacher of the Year (2014 film)
Teacher of the Year is a 2014 independent comedy film directed by Jason Strouse and starring Matt Letscher and Keegan-Michael Key.[1]
| Teacher of the Year | |
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| Directed by | Jason Strouse |
| Written by | Jason Strouse |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Matthew Skala |
| Edited by | Matthew Skala |
Production company | Lower Merion Films |
| Distributed by | Screen Media Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
Surrounded by the eccentric faculty of Truman High School, Mitch Carter wins the California Teacher of the Year award and immediately receives a tempting offer that may force him to leave his job.[2]
Cast
- Matt Letscher as Mitch Carter
- Keegan-Michael Key as Ronald Douche
- Sunny Mabrey as Kate Carter
- Larry Joe Campbell as Marv Collins
- Jamie Kaler as Steven Queeg
- Jason Sklar as Lowell Hammer
- Maile Flanagan as Hannah Manning
- Randy Sklar as Clive Hammer
- Tamlyn Tomita as Vivian Lew
- Brenda Strong as Ellen Behr
- Caitlin Carmichael as Sierra Carter
- Chris Conner as Brian Campbell
- Eden Riegel as Jackie Campbell
- Shari Belafonte as Robin Rivers
- Olivia Crocicchia as Faith Gregory
- Jonathan Goldstein as John Collier
Production
The film is shot in a mock documentary format. In fact, one of the teachers makes a reference to This Is Spinal Tap, one of the most influential films in the mockumentary format.
Reception
Critics lauded the film's deft combination of humor and drama. It has a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on seven reviews.[3]
References
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