still from Radical

A screening of Radical, a film written and directed by alum Christopher Zalla ’04 and produced by alum Ben Odell ’04, followed by a Q&A with Zalla and Odell.

About Radical
In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher (Eugenio Derbez) tries a radical new method to unleash the curiosity and potential of his students... and maybe even their genius.

Winner of the "Festival Favorite" award at the Sundance Film Festival 2023.

Presented by the Carla Kuhn Memorial Speaker Series.

Co-sponsored by Columbia Teachers College and the Center for Mexico and Central America at the Institute of Latin American Studies, Columbia University.

About the Carla Kuhn Memorial Speaker Series
As part of the Carla Kuhn Memorial Speaker Series, the world's foremost filmmakers and TV personalities visit the Columbia University MFA Film Program to screen their most recent work and afterwards engage in discussions with students. These discussions are moderated by one of Columbia University's established film faculty members.