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Radical (2023)

Radical (2023)

PG-13 126 minutes ES Drama
Think for yourself.
In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher tries an unorthodox new method to break through his students’ apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential... and perhaps even their genius.
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