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A Teacher

A Teacher

20134.61h 16m

Overview

Diana Watts, a high school teacher in Austin, Texas, is in the midst of an affair with one of her students, Eric Tull. As the reality of their situation forces itself upon them, Diana puts the relationship on hold. It’s only a matter of time before she gives in again to her desire; this time even more recklessly than before.

Directed by Hannah Fidell
Written by Hannah Fidell
Produced by Kim Sherman, Hannah Fidell
Box OfficeBudget: $100KRevenue: $8K

Top Cast

Lindsay Burdge

Lindsay Burdge

Diana Watts

Will Brittain

Will Brittain

Eric Tull

Jennifer Prediger

Jennifer Prediger

Sophia

Jonny Mars

Jonny Mars

Hunter Watts

Julie Dell Phillips

Julie Dell Phillips

Jessica

Chris Doubek

Chris Doubek

Eric's father

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Michael J. Wilson

Sophia's brother

Hannah Dannelly

Hannah Dannelly

Eric's Date to the Dance

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Matthew Genitempo

Dan

Themes & Keywords

high schooltexasteacherteacher student relationshipaustin, texaswoman directorfemale teacher

About A Teacher

A Teacher is a drama film released in 2013 exploring themes of high school, texas, teacher, teacher student relationship, austin, texas, woman director. Directed by Hannah Fidell, it stars Lindsay Burdge, Will Brittain, Jennifer Prediger. Diana Watts, a high school teacher in Austin, Texas, is in the midst of an affair with one of her students, Eric Tull. As the reality of their situation forces itself upon them, Diana puts the relationship on hold. It’s only a matter of time before she gives in again to her desire; this time even more recklessly than before.

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