Dir. Adam Dick · Starring David Dastmalchian, Kevin Pollak, Curtis Edward Jackson, Esme Perez, Matthew Garry, Helen Joo Lee · Music Alexis Grapsas
“Sometimes you have to pick a side”
Drama
A high school English teacher goes to disturbing lengths to protect his favorite students from bullies, and challenge the power of a wealthy patron within the community.
VIBE
This film feels like a slow-burn fuse leading to an explosive confrontation. It's a gritty, morally ambiguous drama that explores the dark side of protection and the corrupting nature of power. Expect a tense, character-focused experience.