The Bad Kids

— A good look at kids on a downward path and a high school with teachers and administrators who care. Each student has their own set of problems and circumstances and Black Rock High School is the last chance for them to stay within the educational system. It’s hard not to feel their pain or rejoice over their successes, and the film does provide hope that some, perhaps many, can succeed. It adopts a cinema verite look in the present, not filling in too much backstory, particularly with respect to teachers and administrators and sometimes we’d like to know more, but it is a good look at at-risk situations and a reminder that kids can be successful if nurtured and given a chance. (Shown at True/False Film Fest 2016.)

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[2016. 101 min. Directed by Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe (a.k.a. Lou Pepe)]
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/bad-kids-sundance-review-856417