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Three rookie teachers and one unenthusiastic assistant principal face a rambunctious student body, a cantankerous set of colleagues, embarrassing rumors, equipment malfunctions and various absurdities at Harrison High, a typically provocative and volatile (although fictional) public school in Austin, Texas. The documentary-style comedy won several awards, including Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Cast at the 2006 Los Angeles Film Festival.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

85 mins

Rating

5.1/10

Release Date

11 May 2007

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Cast

Troy Schremmer

Troy Schremmer

Mr. Lowrey

Janelle Schremmer

Janelle Schremmer

Coach Webb

Shannon Haragan

Shannon Haragan

Mrs. Reddell

Carlye Bonner

Carlye Bonner

Teacher

Chris Mass

Chris Mass

Mr. Stroope

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