The Bad Kids

The Bad Kids
The Bad Kids
Directed by	Keith Fulton; Lou Pepe
Produced by	Keith Fulton; Molly O’Brien;
Cinematography	Lou Pepe
Edited by	Jacob Bricca; Mary Lampson
Music by	Michael Jacaszek
Production; companies	Low Key Pictures; In association with Filmmaker Fund;
Distributed by	FilmRise
Release date	January 22, 2016 (Sundance Film Festival);
Running time	101 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

The Bad Kids is a 2016 documentary film about students at risk of dropping out who attend an alternative school in Yucca Valley, California.

Synopsis

The film follows three at-risk students during a year at Black Rock Continuation High School. It captures Principal Vonda Viland as she coaches the teens: Lee Bridges, who has a young son with a classmate and is facing the challenge of supporting his family; Jennifer Coffield, who lacks family support for her scholastic efforts; and Joey McGee, who grapples with drug use and instability at home.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Release

The Bad Kids had its world premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. After its theatrical run, it aired on the PBS series Independent Lens.

References

^ Schager, Nick (January 22, 2016). "Sundance Film Review: 'The Bad Kids'". Variety. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
^ Lowe, Justin (January 22, 2016). "'The Bad Kids': Sundance Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
^ Jagernauth, Kevin (January 24, 2016). "Sundance Review: Documentary 'The Bad Kids' From 'Lost In Mancha' Directors Keith Fulton And Lou Pepe". IndieWire. Retrieved October 22, 2016.

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[Variety-1] Schager, Nick (January 22, 2016). "Sundance Film Review: 'The Bad Kids'". Variety. Retrieved October 20, 2016.

[2] Lowe, Justin (January 22, 2016). "'The Bad Kids': Sundance Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 20, 2016.

[3] Jagernauth, Kevin (January 24, 2016). "Sundance Review: Documentary 'The Bad Kids' From 'Lost In Mancha' Directors Keith Fulton And Lou Pepe". IndieWire. Retrieved October 22, 2016.

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