As a character study, Jack Black playing substitute teacher Mr Finn is irresistible. Determined to shake up his class of elementary pupils by uncovering their love of rock music, he flies in the face of the school code of behaviour, laid down by strait-laced principal, Ms Mullins. Showing genuine affection for his motley crew of pupils, he coaches them into a rebel rock band for a competition, of course breaking a lot of rules along the way.

USA/Germany • 2003 • 108 mins • Comedy/Music ]

Director: Richard Linklater

FILM IN JUNIOR CYCLE ENGLISH

The new English Framework includes a choice of ten films as key texts for the development of language skills. We’ve chosen two of the prescribed films for big-screen viewing. Each screening will be accompanied by a 15-minute presentation on how particular key scenes depict character or setting.

Screening at:

Dublin, IFI – Nov 15. IFI Education on 01 679 5744.

Screening as part of the 2016/2017 IFI Schools Programme.

Download the programme here.