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.
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