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Teacher of the Year (2014 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Teacher of the Year' is a 2014 independent comedy film directed by Jason Strouse and starring Matt Letscher and Keegan-Michael Key.
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.
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.
Director and screenwriter Jason Strouse was a high school English teacher when he made the film.
Reception
Critics lauded the film's deft combination of humor and drama. It has a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on seven reviews.
References
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