A cranky history teacher at prestigious Barton Academy is required to remain on campus over the winter break with a grieving cook and a belligerent student. Director Alexander Payne leads Da’Vine Joy Randolph to an Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe performance as Best Supporting Actress. Character actor Paul Giamatti, who won the Golden Globe as Best Actor, and newcomer Dominic Sessa make up the wonderful trio that delivers the life lessons in this warm and gritty comedy.
Colmedy Rated R for Language
