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It is 1986. An emotionally damaged New York reporter is sent to cover the hometown hoopla for a local hero. But rather than pursue his assignment, which leaves him cold, he follows a group of disaffected students, whose own hero - their beloved, unconventional teacher has just died under a cloud of scandal. Their passionate and, at times, ludicrous expressions of grief attract the reporter. He moves into their alternate universe, a willing "substitute teacher", but descends into a web of lies and misplaced sexual desire with this group of confused and combustible youths who attempt to cast him as their new hero and teacher.

Also Known As:
What Goes Up

Production Status:
In Production/Awaiting Release

Logline:
A newspaper reporter, still reeling from the death of a close acquaintance, is sent to cover the Challenger space shuttle launch only to become entangled in the lives of local high school students.

Genres:
Comedy

Running Time:
1 hr. 47 min.

Release Date:
May 29th, 2009 (limited)

MPAA Rating:
R for sexuality, language and some drug use, all involving teens.

Distributors:
Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI), Sony Pictures Releasing

Production Co.:
Station3, 3 Kings Productions

Financiers:
Nasser Entertainment, Insight Film Studios

Filming Locations:
New Hampshire, USA
New York, NY, USA

Produced in:
United States