Happiness Is Loving Your Teacher
This short dramatic film describes the harrowing first assignment of a physically disabled substitute teacher confronted with a classroom full of unruly pupils. Tony is particularly hostile, and is given a detention that increases her hostility. One day at home, the teacher receives a call of apology from Tony, asking him when he will be returning to the school.
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This short dramatic film describes the harrowing first assignment of a physically disabled substitute teacher confronted with a classroom full of unruly pupils. Tony is particularly hostile, and is given a detention that increases her hostility. One day at home, the teacher receives a call of apology from Tony, asking him when he will be returning to the school.
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directorJohn N. Smith
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editingJohn N. Smith
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producerVladimir Valenta
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executive producerRoman Kroitor
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screenplayMariette CookJohn N. Smith
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photographyDavid De VolpiBarry Perles
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soundJacques Drouin
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sound editingBill Graziadei
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castMarina DimakopoulosMartin Kevan
Critique the approach that the filmmaker has used in representing people with disabilities, teachers, and students. Assume that you are an advisor to the filmmaker; what feedback would you provide to him regarding the storyline in this film? Identify five key elements that are found in teen films. What are some of the archetypical characters that are in films about young adults? Address the distinction between stereotype and archetype.
