Teacher of the Year (2014 film) explained

Teacher of the Year
Director:	Jason Strouse
Cinematography:	Matthew Skala
Editing:	Matthew Skala
Studio:	Lower Merion Films
Distributor:	Screen Media Films
Runtime:	82 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Teacher of the Year is a 2014 independent comedy film directed by Jason Strouse and starring Matt Letscher and Keegan-Michael Key.^[1]

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.

Director and screenwriter Jason Strouse was a high school English teacher when he made the film.^[3]

Reception

Critics lauded the film's deft combination of humor and drama. It has a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on seven reviews.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Teacher turns his job into an indie film. 6 June 2014.
2. Web site: Teacher of the Year (Review). 24 May 2015.
3. Web site: 2014-06-06 . Teacher turns his job into an indie film . 2022-06-08 . Orange County Register . en-US.
4. Web site: Teacher of the Year. Rotten Tomatoes.