School of Rock
If you don't believe there's educational value in Zappa and Zeppelin, Rock School will set you right. Some parents may be horrified by Paul Green, a one-time aspiring rock star and founder of the Rock School in Philadelphia (and later, in cities all over the U.S.), where kids from eight to 18 learn such valuable skills as thrashing guitar, pounding drums, and how to perform like a "Golden God" á la Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant. Not to be confused with Jack Black's character in the 2003 comedy School of Rock, Green embraces old school rock (no hip-hop or Britney wanna-bes here, thank you), and while some may take issue with his belligerent, berating and foul-mouthed treatment of his young students (some musically gifted, others definitely not), it's obvious that Green is on to something, giving aspiring rockers an outlet for educational enthusiasm they might not muster for traditional classroom subjects. Using a digital video camera to gain intimate access to Green and the future rockers of America, filmmaker Don Argott has crafted a funny, alarming, and altogether fascinating documentary that has a lot to say about our national obsession with fame, the curious benefits of Green's peculiar style of teaching, and the undeniable value of encouraging young people to embrace their dreams. For those about to rock
we salute you! --Jeff Shannon
Director(s): Richard Linklater
- PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
- Year:
- 2003
- 110
- 50,173 Views
Heavy metal... Take notes.
Mr. Black. Accept no substitute. Come on feel the noize.
His methods are unusual. His approach is unique. But his curriculum rocks.
He just landed the gig of his life: 5th grade.
Old school rock meets private school prep.
We shall teach Rock and Roll to the world!
We don't need no education.
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