Release Date: 2006
DVD Release Date: September 25th, 2007
PG-13|1 hr 24 min
Plot Summary
Educators (Troy Schremmer, Janelle Schremmer, Chris Mass) try to make it through a new school year.
Cast: Troy Schremmer, Janelle Schremmer, Chris Mass, Jeff Guerrero, Shannon Haragan
Director: Mike Akel
Genres: Comedy drama
If Chalk had been made by Christopher Guest - an obvious influence - it would get the attention it deserves. Packed with sly jokes, hilarious performances and sad truths, the movie will probably become a cult classic among educators. show more
More a series of loose-limbed vignettes than a sculpted narrative, Chalk lacks a compelling dramatic drive. But the cast creates a fine, improvisatory interplay, captured with verite-style camerawork, and the unforced humor and insights go a long way. show more
The indie film is funny and, at times, heartbreaking. Wisely, it avoids the happy ending that Hollywood would have insisted upon. show more
