Eugenio Derbez tries to help his students learn in the Radical trailer

A still from Radical by Chris Zalla, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute

In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher (Eugenio Derbez) tries a radical new method to break through his students’ apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential … and maybe even their genius. Based on a true story.

Directed by Christopher Zalla, the film stars Eugenio Derbez, Daniel Haddad, Jennifer Trejo, and Mia Fernanda Soli.

You can read our review of the film here.

Radical hits cinemas on 3rd November 2023.