Chalk

Writer Chris Mass and writer-director Mike Akel's mockumentary about the miseries and occasional joys of teaching was developed through improvisation and shot on digital video in an Austin, Texas, high school.

Akel and Mass bring their own academic experience to bear on this comedic look at three teachers – assertive second-year coach Webb (Janelle Schremmer), plus two history teachers: awkward newbie Mr. Lowrey (Troy Schremmer, Janelle's husband) and ambitious third-year politicker Mr. Stroope (co-writer Mass) – as they make their way through one year at mediocre, under-funded Harrison public high school. The passionate, dedicated but abrasive Webb manages ...