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The Kindergarten Teacher (12A)

Dir. Sara Colangelo
2018 | 96 mins | USA

Showing Times:

• Fri 8 Mar: 8pm
• Sat 9 Mar: 7.30pm
• Sun 10 Mar: 4pm
• Mon 11 Mar: 6pm
• Tue 12 Mar: 7.30pm
• Wed 13 Mar: 1.30pm
• Thu 14 Mar: 8pm

Maggie Gyllenhaal stars as Lisa Spinelli, a kindergarten teacher and poet fed up with her career, her oblivious husband and teenage kids who largely ignore her. When she discovers that a five-year-old in her class may be a poetic prodigy, Lisa becomes fascinated and tries to protect him from neglectful parents. She soon finds herself risking her career and family to nurture his talent.

A career best from Gyllenhaal who offers a captivating and energetic performance.

Venue: Exeter Phoenix, Studio 74