Movie

Radical

2023 · 125 min

An inspiring but grounded drama about a teacher reaching students in a tough environment, mixing frustration with hope and warmth.

Tagline: Think for yourself.
Overview: In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher tries an unorthodox new method to break through his students’ apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential... and perhaps even their genius.
How it feels: Earnest, warm, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Education, politics, grief, healing
Content: Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: education
politics
grief
healing
class
Places: school
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none