Teach You a Lesson (2000)
In this alarming early short from Gregory King a 13-year-old boy's shoplifting escapade is narrated brilliantly by actress Madeleine Sami who performs the teenage boy incarnation of the Adult Man whose account of domestic abuse this is, while adult actors play the kids in the remembered story. What starts out as teen shenanigans (a porn stash is accrued with the five-finger discount) turns unsettling as a beating is doled out by Dad as punishment. The contrast between the naive voice and what is seen on screen - shot in hand-held close ups - is something unforgettable.
Director: Gregory King
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: July 1, 2000
Cast
- Matthew Sunderland - Brother
- Mike Dwyer - Boy/Son
- Andrea Kelland - Sister
- Madeleine Sami - Narrator
Screenplay
Cinematography: Gregory King
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Teach You a Lesson about?
- In this alarming early short from Gregory King a 13-year-old boy's shoplifting escapade is narrated brilliantly by actress Madeleine Sami who performs the teenage boy incarnation of the Adult Man whose account of domestic abuse this is, while adult actors play the kids in the remembered story. What starts out as teen shenanigans (a porn stash is accrued with the five-finger discount) turns unsettling as a beating is doled out by Dad as punishment. The contrast between the naive voice and what is seen on screen - shot in hand-held close ups - is something unforgettable.
- Who directed Teach You a Lesson?
- Teach You a Lesson was directed by Gregory King.
- Who stars in Teach You a Lesson?
- Teach You a Lesson stars Matthew Sunderland, Mike Dwyer, Andrea Kelland, Madeleine Sami.
- How long is Teach You a Lesson?
- Teach You a Lesson has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).