The Broken Rule
Synopsis
“THE BROKEN RULE is my reaction to the American education system, where learning blocks must be acquired by the group before any individual can progress to the next level. My film pictures learning blocks as relay races conducted by male players, where the girls are scores, and the goal is to enter the working world by the end of the game. Mike Kelley, the lead player in my film, makes a ritual out of his mistakes to escape the consequences of his mistakes. In this film, one person’s work is another person’s play, and play creates competition, a component of work.” — E.B. 1979
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ericka Beckman
- Original Title
- The Broken Rule
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
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What is The Broken Rule about?
“THE BROKEN RULE is my reaction to the American education system, where learning blocks must be acquired by the group before any individual can progress to the next level. My film pictures learning blocks as relay races conducted by male players, where the girls are scores, and the goal is to enter the working world by the end of the game. Mike Kelley, the lead player in my film, makes a ritual out of his mistakes to escape the consequences of his mistakes. In this film, one person’s work is another person’s play, and play creates competition, a component of work.” — E.B. 1979
Who directed The Broken Rule?
The Broken Rule was directed by Ericka Beckman.
Who stars in The Broken Rule?
The principal cast of The Broken Rule includes Mike Kelley, Matt Mullican.
When was The Broken Rule released and how long is it?
The Broken Rule was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 27m.