Must see documentary

Rating: 7/10 (10 September 2012)

Cameron Diaz and Lucy Punch star in this hard-hitting, no-punches-pulled documentary on school reform. Ironically titled "Bad Teacher," it follows highly motivated teacher Diaz through the early years of her school career as she strives to motivate students using innovative methods and technologies in the classroom, all while fighting off the administration and her fellow teachers, all of them proponents of status quo. In spite of measured success, the petty jealousies of her fellow teachers work to refute her methods. She involves herself in student fund raisers, gets parents invested in their children's success, all while endlessly striving to improve herself. While there are humorous moments, this cinéma vérité will leave you incredulous at how Diaz can continue striving in spite of personal misfortune, social exile, and school inertia.
You must see this important documentary, and no solicitors will call at your front door.