The Broken Rule (1979)

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“THE BROKEN RULE is my reaction to the American education system, where learning blocks must be acquired by the group before any individual can progress to the next level. My film pictures learning blocks as relay races conducted by male players, where the girls are scores, and the goal is to enter the working world by the end of the game. Mike Kelley, the lead player in my film, makes a ritual out of his mistakes to escape the consequences of his mistakes. In this film, one person’s work is another person’s play, and play creates competition, a component of work.” — E.B. 1979

Director: Ericka Beckman
Runtime: 27 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Broken Rule about?
“THE BROKEN RULE is my reaction to the American education system, where learning blocks must be acquired by the group before any individual can progress to the next level. My film pictures learning blocks as relay races conducted by male players, where the girls are scores, and the goal is to enter the working world by the end of the game. Mike Kelley, the lead player in my film, makes a ritual out of his mistakes to escape the consequences of his mistakes. In this film, one person’s work is another person’s play, and play creates competition, a component of work.” — E.B. 1979
Who directed The Broken Rule?
The Broken Rule was directed by Ericka Beckman.
Who stars in The Broken Rule?
The Broken Rule stars Mike Kelley, Matt Mullican.
How long is The Broken Rule?
The Broken Rule has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).