Speaking of Teachers, This is Brilliant

Chalk is a 2006 comedy-mockumentary film about teaching focusing on the lives of three teachers and one assistant principal. The movie is based on both Akel's and Mass' real life experiences in the teaching profession. Co-written by Mass and Akel, the film was developed through improvisation all the way through the process, from writing through production and post-production.


LA Weekly in its review stated to think of it as "To Sir, With Sarcasm." Teachers who saw the film noted how the film "nailed" the experiences of a new teacher.