| The Bad Kids | |
| Director: | Keith Fulton Lou Pepe |
| Music: | Michael Jacaszek |
| Cinematography: | Lou Pepe |
| Editing: | Jacob Bricca Mary Lampson |
| Distributor: | FilmRise |
| Runtime: | 101 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
The Bad Kids is a 2016 documentary film about students at risk of dropping out who attend an alternative school in Yucca Valley, California.
The film follows three at-risk students during a year at Black Rock Continuation High School. It captures Principal Vonda Viland as she coaches the teens: Lee Bridges, who has a young son with a classmate and is facing the challenge of supporting his family; Jennifer Coffield, who lacks family support for her scholastic efforts; and Joey McGee, who grapples with drug use and instability at home.[1] [2] [3]
The Bad Kids had its world premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. After its theatrical run, it aired on the PBS series Independent Lens.