That's What I Am

"I'm a teacher. I'm a singer. I'm a writer."

2011 1h 41m EN

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6.8

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55%

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★6.8TMDB · 209🥫55%Rotten Tomatoes●53Metacritic★7IMDB · 11,161

DramaFamilyComedyRomance

Synopsis

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A coming-of-age story that follows 12-year-old Andy Nichol, a bright student who, like most kids his age, will do anything to avoid conflict for fear of suffering overwhelming ridicule and punishment from his junior high school peers.

“I'm a teacher. I'm a singer. I'm a writer.”

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Cast

Chase Ellison
Andy Nichol
Ed Harris
Mr. Simon
Molly Parker
Sherri Nichol
Mia Rose Frampton
Mary Clear
Amy Madigan
Principal Kelner
Renwick D. Scott II
Dan Rainier
Randy Orton
Ed Freel
Yvette Rachelle
Yvette Swedish Supermodel

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Pavone
Writers: Michael Pavone
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Pavone, shot by Kenneth Zunder. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by James Raymond. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Marc Pollon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Chase Ellison and Ed Harris and Molly Parker carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "I'm a teacher. I'm a singer. I'm a writer.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1606180 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Michael Pavone directs. Kenneth Zunder behind the camera. James Raymond scores. Marc Pollon cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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1Released 15 years ago.
2Directed by Michael Pavone, shot by Kenneth Zunder. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by James Raymond. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Marc Pollon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Chase Ellison and Ed Harris and Molly Parker carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "I'm a teacher. I'm a singer. I'm a writer.".
7IMDB entry: tt1606180 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.