The Bad Kids
Synopsis
On a remote patch of the Mojave Desert, amidst dusty tumbleweeds and rangy Joshua Trees, sits an anomaly: a high school where educators believe empathy, life skills, and the constancy of a caring adult are the differences that will give at-risk students command of their fates. On any given day, principal Vonda Viland calls kids at the crack of dawn to see if they’ll make it to school. And if they need a ride? Well, she’ll pick them up. Vonda knows each student’s challenges and coaches them tirelessly, never fostering false hopes. Her philosophy combines loving compassion with realism, and given her school’s rising graduation rate, it seems to be working.
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The Bad Kids Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Documentary
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-27
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Pepe, Keith Fulton
- Original Score
- Jacaszek
- Original Title
- The Bad Kids
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Low Key Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Pepe, Keith Fulton
Jacaszek
Mary Lampson, Jacob Bricca
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Pepe
Director
Keith Fulton
Director
Jacaszek
Original Music Composer
Mary Lampson
Editor
Jacob Bricca
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bad Kids
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What is The Bad Kids about?
On a remote patch of the Mojave Desert, amidst dusty tumbleweeds and rangy Joshua Trees, sits an anomaly: a high school where educators believe empathy, life skills, and the constancy of a caring adult are the differences that will give at-risk students command of their fates. On any given day, principal Vonda Viland calls kids at the crack of dawn to see if they’ll make it to school. And if they need a ride? Well, she’ll pick them up. Vonda knows each student’s challenges and coaches them tirelessly, never fostering false hopes. Her philosophy combines loving compassion with realism, and given her school’s rising graduation rate, it seems to be working.
Who directed The Bad Kids?
The Bad Kids was directed by Louis Pepe, Keith Fulton.
Who stars in The Bad Kids?
The principal cast of The Bad Kids includes Ian Buruma, Cai Guoqiang, Wen-You Cai, Wenhao Cai.
When was The Bad Kids released and how long is it?
The Bad Kids was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bad Kids?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bad Kids was composed by Jacaszek.