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When 2+2=5 becomes a hill to die on in nine brutal minutes.
TMDB
69
IMDb
73
Google
93

Alternative Math (2017)

satirical nightmareeducator traumaviral anxiety

Overview

Comedy

A well meaning math teacher finds herself trumped by a post-fact America.

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Content warning
short filmmathematicsmath teacher
truth vs. beliefinstitutional cowardicethe death of expertise

Standout Aspects

Acting

Carrell's escalating desperation is painfully real.

Writing

Every line escalates the absurdity perfectly.

Best for:Solo: Scream into the void before bed.·Friends: Debate who'd fold first.·Rewatch: Count how many people cave.
Heads up:Triggers: Gaslighting by authority figures; infuriating bureaucratic nonsense.
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Director

David Maddox

ReleasedJul 15, 2017
Runtime9m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
Ideaman Studios

Top Cast

Allyn Carrell

Allyn Carrell

Mrs. Wells

Mykle McCoslin

Mykle McCoslin

Danny's Mom

Bryan Massey

Bryan Massey

Danny's Dad

Paul T. Taylor

Paul T. Taylor

Principal

Sean McGraw

Sean McGraw

Superintendent

Wilbur Penn

Wilbur Penn

Mayor

Gabriel Horn

Gabriel Horn

Crazy Dad

Augustine Frizzell

Augustine Frizzell

Psycho Mom

Eric Hanson

Eric Hanson

Smug Pundit

Liz Cardenas

Liz Cardenas

Angry Pundit

Joel David Taylor

Joel David Taylor

Crazy Pundit

Ask about Alternative Math

Opens AI chat

Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Released early in Trump's presidency, it predicted the 'alternative facts' era with horrifying precision.

Memorable

The 2017 SXSW premiere had educators in the audience openly weeping.

YouTube

Alternative Math trailer

Alternative Math trailer

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