Homeroom

"This is not a test."

2021 1h 30m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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Following the class of 2020 at Oakland High School in a year marked by seismic change, exploring the emotional world of teenagers coming of age against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world.

“This is not a test.”

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Cast

Denilson Garibo
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Libby Schaaf
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Nicks
Writers: Peter Nicks, Sean Havey, Kristina Motwani
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter Nicks, shot by Sean Havey. 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 Mike Tuccillo. 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 Rebecca Adorno 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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Denilson Garibo and Libby Schaaf carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "This is not a test.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt13622168 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Peter Nicks directs. Sean Havey behind the camera. Mike Tuccillo scores. Rebecca Adorno cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 5 years ago.
3Directed by Peter Nicks, shot by Sean Havey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Mike Tuccillo. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Rebecca Adorno shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Denilson Garibo and Libby Schaaf carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "This is not a test.".
8IMDB entry: tt13622168 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.