Radical

A quality, engaging drama based on the true story of a teacher in a neglected Mexican border town that tries a radical new method to unlock his students’ curiosity, potential, and maybe even their genius.

While the film doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but there is great satisfaction in seeing someone sticking a spoke in the wheel of the corruption and poverty cycle, and giving a middle finger to a tried-and-failed status quo.

“Balances optimism with a side of heartbreak for those kids who lack access to the right resources. It’s a humane parting, hopeful and aching.” ~Tomris Laffly, Variety

“Radical may hit all the requisite narrative arcs, but it does so with a level of nuance and examination that other films of this type either gloss over or ignore entirely.” ~Josh Kupecki, Austin Chronicle