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Alternative Math

  • 2017
  • 9m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Alternative Math (2017)
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A well meaning math teacher finds herself trumped by a post-fact America.A well meaning math teacher finds herself trumped by a post-fact America.A well meaning math teacher finds herself trumped by a post-fact America.

  • Director
    • David Maddox
  • Writers
    • David Maddox
    • Malcolm Morrison
  • Stars
    • Allyn Carrell
    • Cole Whitaker
    • Mykle McCoslin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Maddox
    • Writers
      • David Maddox
      • Malcolm Morrison
    • Stars
      • Allyn Carrell
      • Cole Whitaker
      • Mykle McCoslin
    • 12User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 16 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Allyn Carrell
    Allyn Carrell
    • Mrs. Wells
    Cole Whitaker
    • Danny
    Mykle McCoslin
    Mykle McCoslin
    • Danny's Mom
    Bryan Massey
    Bryan Massey
    • Danny's Dad
    Paul T. Taylor
    Paul T. Taylor
    • Principal
    Sean McGraw
    • Superintendent
    Wilbur Penn
    Wilbur Penn
    • Mayor
    La'Netia D. Taylor
    • Angry Mother
    Gabriel Horn
    Gabriel Horn
    • Crazy Dad
    Augustine Frizzell
    Augustine Frizzell
    • Psycho Mom
    Malcolm Morrison
    • Security Guard
    Steffanie Blackmon
    Steffanie Blackmon
    • Local Reporter
    Eric Hanson
    Eric Hanson
    • Smug Pundit
    Liz Cardenas
    Liz Cardenas
    • Angry Pundit
    • (as a different name)
    Michael Clemons
    • Diplomatic Pundit
    • (as Michael Clemmons)
    Joel David Taylor
    Joel David Taylor
    • Crazy Pundit
    Hunter Barnett
    • School Board
    Gayle Jerden
    • School Board
    • Director
      • David Maddox
    • Writers
      • David Maddox
      • Malcolm Morrison
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews12

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    10mironin-2

    Very sad truthful majority image of the modern society

    Masterpiece. So glad nobody sued them for hurting feelings of any kind of....any person.
    10sedefozdemir

    Just about post-truth

    This movie is just about post-truth as stated in its summary. It's not about teachers, parenting or political correctness. There is an objective fact and there are people who say that it is subjective. And since that fact is so simple and so well known when people say there can be different opinions about it, it becomes so fun to watch yet still makes you think.
    10karn

    The most satisfying short satire in years - but stay for the punch line!

    I only discovered this little gem in June 2021. Had I discovered it in 2017, the past four years might have been a little easier. Don't let it drive you away early in frustration - that's just to make the payoff at the very end all the sweeter.
    10s-grasic

    The accurate expression of Zeitgeist

    A remarkable film that shows one of the reasons why this world is falling back into the abyss. In this age of formalism and false correctness, which is only an expression of cowardice to speak the right things and the truth, pseudo-educated self-satisfied parents make idiots out of their children who, when they grow up, will be ignorant people who will not be aware of themselves or the world around them. Them. On the other hand, not only education, but also all other institutions are managed by largely incompetent, and very often stupid, formalists whose goal is not general well-being, but survival in their business positions.

    This movie explains why we shouldn't be surprised that school shootings happen.
    9Caribtony

    Short, cute, makes a point.

    People here are reviewing as if they're on the board of the Motion Picture Academy. This is a short, quick film about different points of view and the extremes some will go. The ending is funny without over thinking. The acting is meant to be satirical. Made me laugh. Sometimes that's good enough.

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    • Goofs
      If 2+2=22, then "logically" 2000+2000=20002000.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Mrs. Wells: Oh, hi, Danny come on in.

      [Danny presents a failed exam]

      Mrs. Wells: Looks like you're having some trouble with addition.

    • Soundtracks
      2+2 Song
      Music and Lyrics by David Maddox

      Performed by The Lafferty & Ransom Singers

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    • Release date
      • July 15, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Альтернативная математика
    • Filming locations
      • Dallas, Texas, USA(School)
    • Production company
      • Ideaman Studios
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    • Runtime
      • 9m
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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