Chalk

May. 11,2007 PG-13

Rating：

6.1

Genre：

Comedy Documentary

Keywords：

Teacher

Trailer Synopsis Cast

Three rookie teachers and one unenthusiastic assistant principal face a rambunctious student body, a cantankerous set of colleagues, embarrassing rumors, equipment malfunctions and various absurdities at Harrison High, a typically provocative and volatile (although fictional) public school in Austin, Texas. The documentary-style comedy won several awards, including Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Cast at the 2006 Los Angeles Film Festival.

Chris Mass as Mr. Stroope

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