LOS ANGELES PRESS SCREENING
THURSDAY - MAY 3 - 7:30 PM

Synopsis:
Oscar nominated filmmaker Morgan Spurlock is launching his own brand of films under the "MORGAN SPURLOCK PRESENTS..." banner beginning with the comedy acclaimed feature film "CHALK" - a film by Mike Akel opening on May 11 in Los Angeles and then going nationwide in select cities thereafter.

CHALK is a “faux doc” in the comedy style of “The Office” and “Best in Show.” CHALK pulls you in to the frenetic and awkwardly painful journey of three novice teachers as they navigate one memorable school year. 

Former high school teacher, now turned film director Mike Akel joins together with co-teacher Chris Mass now turned actor/producer and co-writer to provide a rare and realistic teacher’s perspective into the absurd, provocative and occasionally volatile world of public education. In a country where 50% of teachers quit within the first 3 years, CHALK delivers an enormous dose of heart, hilarity and hope for America’s most important institution. 

CHALK is a spirited portrait of life in the trenches of that most honorable and frustrating profession...teaching.  The start of a memorable new year at Harrison High and the self conscious 

Mr. Stroope is convinced that his time has come. This year he will be furnished with the golden title of “Teacher of the Year”.  If his smarter students would just stop using words that are longer than his own. 

Peak into Mr. Lowrey’s History class and you’ll see that he’s struggling to even call himself a teacher.  Woefully inept due to a complete lack of experience and social skills, he earnestly stutters his way through class.  The only interaction his students offer him is when they steal his chalk. 

Men aren’t much interested in the spunky and officious Coach Webb, but “not all female P.E. teachers are gay” and she pines for some romantic company.  Her once best friend, the newly appointed assistant principle, Mrs. Reddell, doesn’t seem to have time for her either as her new power post is all-consuming; battling egos, enduring teacher conferences and her lighthouse obsessed boss. Coach Webb wonders if her former confidante has forgotten just how hard teaching really is.

CHALK has wowed audiences and critics and has won many awards on the film festival circuit including a Jury Award for outstanding performances at the Los Angeles Film Festival; a Grand Jury Award at the Independent Film Festival of Boston for Best Narrative Feature; the Best Feature Comedy Audience Award at the Cinequest Film Festival; and a Special Grand Jury award for best ensemble acting at the Florida Film Festival. Recently, CHALK received an Independent Spirit Award Nomination for the John Cassavetes Award for best film made for under $500,000.  

more info:  www.chalkthefilm.com

OPENING CITIES
MAY 11 - LOS ANGELES, CA - NUART THEATRE
MAY 18 - AUSTIN, TX - ALAMO DRAFT THEATRE
MAY 25 - DALLAS, TX - MAGNOLIA THEATRE
MAY 25 - CHICAGO, IL - CENTURY THEATRE
JUNE 1 - ST. LOUIS, MO - TIVOLI THEATRE
JUNE 1 - SAN DIEGO, CA - KEN THEATRE
JUNE 8 - NEW YORK, NY - LANDMARK SUNSHINE THEATRE
JUNE 15 - ATLANTA, GA - MIDTOWN ART THEATRE