The Kindergarten Teacher (2018)

Overview

Lisa Spinelli, a dedicated kindergarten teacher from Staten Island, takes an unusual interest in one of her five-year-old students, who shows extraordinary talent as a poet. Captivated by his genius, she becomes increasingly obsessed, pushing boundaries as she attempts to cultivate his gift. As her fixation deepens, Lisa finds herself jeopardizing her own family and personal freedom. The story explores the fine line between passion and obsession, questioning the lengths one might go to in pursuit of artistic brilliance.