The Bad Kids

The Bad Kids is a 2016 documentary film about students at risk of dropping out who attend an alternative school in Yucca Valley, California.

This article is about the 2016 American documentary. For the Chinese TV series, see The Bad Kids (TV series).
The Bad Kids
Directed byKeith Fulton
Lou Pepe
Produced by
  • Keith Fulton
  • Ted Dintersmith
  • Donna Gruneich
  • Kevin Gruneich
  • Ari Ioannides
  • Christine Ioannides
  • Molly O’Brien
Music byMichael Jacaszek
CinematographyLou Pepe
Edited byJacob Bricca
Mary Lampson
Production
company
  • Low Key Pictures
  • In association with Filmmaker Fund
Distributed byFilmRise
Release date
Running time
101 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

The film follows three at-risk students during a year at Black Rock Continuation High School. It captures Principal Vonda Viland as she coaches the teens: Lee Bridges, who has a young son with a classmate and is facing the challenge of supporting his family; Jennifer Coffield, who lacks family support for her scholastic efforts; and Joey McGee, who grapples with drug use and instability at home.[1][2][3]

Release

The Bad Kids had its world premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. After its theatrical run, it aired on the PBS series Independent Lens.

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References
  1. Schager, Nick (22 January 2016). "Sundance Film Review: 'The Bad Kids'". Variety. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  2. Lowe, Justin (22 January 2016). "'The Bad Kids': Sundance Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  3. Jagernauth, Kevin (24 January 2016). "Sundance Review: Documentary 'The Bad Kids' From 'Lost In Mancha' Directors Keith Fulton And Lou Pepe". IndieWire. Retrieved 22 October 2016.


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