| Teacher of the Year | |
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| Directed by | Jason Strouse |
| Written by | Jason Strouse |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Matthew Skala |
| Edited by | Matthew Skala |
Production company | Lower Merion Films |
| Distributed by | Screen Media Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Teacher of the Year is a 2014 independent comedy film directed by Jason Strouse and starring Matt Letscher and Keegan-Michael Key. [1]
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. [2]
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. [3]
Critics lauded the film's deft combination of humor and drama. It has a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on seven reviews. [4]