Short Film: Little Brother (2021)

Synopsis

Lamont’s teacher, Mr. K, calls his mother; he’s coming over soon. Lamont lives in an interesting neighborhood. Mrs. Webb is Lamont’s grandmother, and she’s very welcoming. Mr. K is curious about Lamont’s inconsistent attendance, and he has questions. She talks about Lamont’s special homeschooling subjects…

Commentary

This is just amazing.

It’s an awkward and uncomfortable home visit from a teacher that devolves into something unusual.

It’s very well acted all around, and the sets and cinematography are excellent. The teacher maybe pushes his overeducated nastiness a bit unsubtly, but grandma is just perfect here to counteract him.

People always say teaching is hard, but they have no idea. Mr. K isn’t racist, but… he’s maybe a little too “woke” for his own good.