Bad Education

Bad Education
Released: 9 September 2020
Classification: M
Region: 4 (Australia & New Zealand)

Based on a true story from the early aughts about Frank Tassone (Hugh Jackman) who is the superintendent at the Roslyn school district on Long Island--then the fourth-best school district in the state of New York. Tassone is beloved by parents, students, faculty and administrators alike. He is undeniably devoted to his work and the many families who depending on the school district to provide their children with an excellent education.

One day, however, thanks in part to reporting by a student journalist (Geraldine Viswanathan), the district discovers that the assistant superintendent for business, Pam Gluckin (Allison Janney), has been embezzling millions of taxpayer dollars for years. Soon the noose starts to tighten around Frank's neck, too--and there's a lot he wants to keep hidden.