Pressure Cooker

January. 01,2008

Rating：

7.5

Genre：

Documentary

Keywords：

Woman Director High School Competition

Trailer Synopsis Cast

A committed, passionate teacher tries to make all the difference in the lives of disadvantaged students.

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