THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER (12A)
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Saturday, 9 March 2019 - Thursday, 14 March 2019
Various times
EXETER PHOENIX, STUDIO 74
Film
THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER (12A)
£7 | £5 students/under 25s | 3 films for £18
Dir. Sara Colangelo
2018 | 96 mins | USA
SHOWING TIMES:
Sat 9 Mar: 7.30pm
Sun 10 Mar: 4pm
Mon 11 Mar: 6pm
Tue 12 Mar: 7.30pm
Wed 13 Mar: 1.30pm
Thu 14 Mar: 8pm
Maggie Gyllenhaal stars as Lisa Spinelli, a kindergarten teacher and poet fed up with her career, her oblivious husband and teenage kids who largely ignore her. When she discovers that a five-year-old in her class may be a poetic prodigy, Lisa becomes fascinated and tries to protect him from neglectful parents. She soon finds herself risking her career and family to nurture his talent.
A career best from Gyllenhaal who offers a captivating and energetic performance.
