In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher tries an unorthodox new method to break through his students’ apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential... and perhaps even their genius.
Acting
Derbez finally gets a role worthy of his range.
Direction
Zalla lets silence do the heavy lifting.
Writing
No false hope, no easy redemption arcs.
Director
Christopher Zalla
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on a real 2011 Wired article about teacher Sergio Juárez Correa in Matamoros.
The film sparked debate in Mexico about whether 'inspirational teacher' narratives romanticize systemic educational collapse.
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