About a Teacher

I LOVED THIS FILM. This film speaks volumes to the time, effort, and dedication it takes to make your splash in education. I truly wish everyone, parents, students, admin, politicians, etc. would watch this film to understand what teachers go through and all the work they put into to be the best they can be. The main character perfectly captures the stress and frustration of the first few years of being a teacher and trying to find your way, but the movie itself captures the amazing stories of students, teacher relationships with teachers, students, significant others, and I just love how it truly captures it all!!!

Did a great job of depicting the day-to-day of an NYC DOE teacher during the first few years! I related to this movie on so many levels, and it was hilarious. Highly recommend it!

"About a Teacher" is poignant, gut-wrenching, and entertaining film that also shines a light on the bureaucratic barriers teachers face every day. Friends who teach have spoken about those impediments for years: Hanan Harchol takes it one step further, illuminating these struggles realistically on screen. "About a Teacher" not only demonstrates the hurdles Harchol contends with but those of his former students, whose resilience and talent are palpable despite their complicated, young lives. For some, it is incredible that they just show up and do the work. This film exemplifies how one teacher's passion can spur students to tell stories that reflects their lived experiences and grapple with trauma. Ultimately, the film is a testament to the need for systemic change in the way we train and support teachers so that their students can succeed.

I was a teacher for 2 years. This movie showed perfectly what the classroom is like. It's a zoo!!! The kids are terrible! I almost got ptsd.

This beautifully crafted film goes to the heart of what it means to teach. It deals with both the struggles and the deeply moral mission of a profession that often chooses us rather than the other way about. Hanon's story resonated deeply with my pre-service students, giving them a sense of the challenges that lie ahead and the rewards that await them if they only stick it out. It provides the long(er) view of what it means to learn to teach. It doesn't happen in a day, or a year of teacher education. It takes time and a ton of work, all of which Harchol is unafraid to explore. I highly recommend it.