Find here two films about acedmic institutions. Who administrates? Who participates? And what is learned? Both heroes have a drive to defy the ordinary and be the type of maverick only youthful exuberance allows.
"Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is written and directed by John Hughes. It follows a truant Ferris (Matthew Broderick), his girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara), and Cameron (Alan Ruck) the essential third wheel, as they eschew the classroom and search for what is essential. Parents, Principals and Siblings are roadblocks but navigating them is practiced.
"The Trotsky" is written and directed by Jacob Tierney. It follows Leon Bronstein (Jay Baruchel) as he enters a new school and picks a fight with leaders and followers alike. Every cast member turns in a perfect performance. This movie was released in 2009, the year John Hughes died. I feel it honors Mr. Hughes in it's tone and respect for the students.
Are we treating young adults like children because they misbehave or do they misbehave because we treat them like children?
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