Henry is assigned to a failing public high school where the administration is burned out and the students are largely apathetic or hostile.
Henry's detachment is a defense mechanism born from childhood trauma regarding his mother’s suicide. Detachment_-_Il_distacco_2011_HD_-_Altadefinizi...
(2011) is a bleak psychological drama that explores the collapse of the American public education system through the lens of a substitute teacher's emotional isolation. Directed by Tony Kaye, the film uses a mix of raw cinematography, animation, and internal monologues to depict a society in crisis. Core Plot & Characters Henry is assigned to a failing public high
Despite his desire for "detachment," Henry’s life becomes intertwined with: Directed by Tony Kaye, the film uses a
The film acts as a "passionate rant" against the decay of public education, portraying teachers as unsung heroes fighting a losing battle against neglect and bureaucracy.
A runaway teenage prostitute Henry rescues and shelters.