Teach You a Lesson

A cynical high school teacher, disillusioned with the modern education system, decides to shake things up by employing unconventional and controversial methods to teach his students a profound lesson about life and responsibility. As his methods escalate, he finds himself facing opposition from the administration and parents, while some students begin to grasp the deeper meaning behind his madness.

Teach You a Lesson received a mixed reception from critics, with praise for its bold themes and central performance, but criticism for its uneven pacing and occasionally didactic dialogue. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its thought-provoking nature and others finding its message heavy-handed.

• Praised for its ambition to tackle relevant educational issues.

• Criticized for its sometimes heavy-handed approach to its message.

• The lead performance is frequently cited as a strong point.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's attempt to spark discussion about education and the challenges faced by teachers. Many found the protagonist's journey relatable and the film's ending thought-provoking, though some felt the execution could have been more nuanced.

Nominated for Best Independent Feature at the Golden State Film Festival.

The script was written by Alex Valentine during a sabbatical from teaching, inspired by his own experiences in the classroom.