The Bad Kids
2016 · Movie · 101 min · ★ 7.2 · 88% critics
Set at a small high school in the Mojave Desert, this documentary follows educators working closely with at-risk students who face serious obstacles outside the classroom. Through daily support, practical guidance, and steady compassion, the film explores how care and consistency can help young people move toward graduation and a more stable future.
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Details
- Years
- 2016
- Release date
- 2016-01-22
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Critic score
- 88/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (23 votes)
About
You may like this if you’re drawn to empathetic documentaries about resilience, education, and real people facing tough odds, especially if you liked Ex Libris; Not for you if you want fast pacing or lots of dramatic twists.
Pros: compassionate real-life stories; hopeful, grounded tone; inspiring school community | Cons: low-key pacing; narrow setting; limited broader context
Awards & recognition
- Sundance Special Jury Prize Documentary · 2016
Cast & crew
- IB
Ian Buruma
as Self
- CG
Cai Guoqiang
as Self
- WC
Wen-You Cai
as Self
- WC
Wenhao Cai
as Self
Directed by Keith Fulton, Louis Pepe