The Lesson

NAME OF FILM: THE LESSON

DIRECTOR(S): Ruth Platt

STARRING: Evan Bendall, Robert Hands, Michaela Prchalova, Tom Cox, Rory Coltart, Dolya Gavaniski, Michael Swatton, Charlotte Croft

GENRE: Drama Film

SYNOPSIS: A grisly study of the relationship between a tormented teacher and the troubled teens who bear his wrath once he snaps; this morally challenging horror film is dark, claustrophobic, and shockingly eloquent.

2016 Slamdance Film Festival Reveals Narrative and Documentary Feature Film Competition Lineup

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