A Martyr to the System(1976)
'You said I'm a teacher as if that makes me into a boss. I'm just someone who has to be here, same as you.' Redfern, a student teacher, thinks today's educational system is all wrong...
Movie: A Martyr to the System
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Redfern
Elgin
Alison
Mrs Harvey
Claude
Chrissie
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'You said I'm a teacher as if that makes me into a boss. I'm just someone who has to be here, same as you.' Redfern, a student teacher, thinks today's educational system is all wrong...
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1976-04-02
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