Observational documentary offering a unique insight into a low-socio-economic South Auckland high school. It captures the real life drama at...
Observational documentary offering a unique insight into a low-socio-economic South Auckland high school. It captures the real life drama at the predominantly Pacific Island Aorere College, and one man’s battle to keep his students in school and out of trouble.
Assistant Principal Mr Peach is the back stop for kids with truancy and behavioural problems, when no other teacher can deal with them. He takes a zero tolerance stance against violence, drug taking, truancy and any of the other disciplinary problems; fighting to keep the kids at school through a mixture of tough discipline, street knowledge, negotiation, support and encouragement – whatever it takes. He’s a rebel, and not everyone agrees with his approach; but through his dogged compassion and respect he gets results where many other educators have failed, instilling a sense of self worth in his students that changes many of their lives.
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"Tough, touching and tender tale of a low-decile, high-immigrant South Auckland high school."
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Sunday Star-Times
Sunday Star-Times"Peach's style may be questionable at times - neither he, nor the film, believes in the glibly redemptive narrative - but this is a thought-provoking and often very moving report from education's frontline."
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New Zealand Herald
New Zealand Herald"This is a tragic, funny and moving film with an overriding feeling of authenticity."
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Newshub
Newshub"Juliette Veber’s decision to observe rather than take sides on the subject of how to discipline children is an inspired directorial choice."
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New Zealand Listener
New Zealand Listener"This is a terrific piece of work - funny, entertaining, occasionally downright moving."
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Dominion Post
Dominion PostTrouble Is My Business | Details
- Runtime
- 83
- Genre
- Documentary
- Country of origin
- New Zealand
