American Teacher (2011)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $35,148Details
OpusData ID: 166510100
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Synopsis

As the debate over the state of America's public school system rages on, one thing everyone agrees on is the need for great teachers. Yet, while research proves that teachers are the most important school factor in a child's future success, America's teachers are so woefully underpaid that almost a third must divide their time between a second job in order to make a living. Chronicling the stories of four teachers in different areas of the country, American Teacher reveals the frustrating realities of today's educators, the difficulty of attracting talented new teachers, and why so many of our best teachers feel forced to leave the profession altogether.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,036 (17.2% of total gross)
Legs:5.82 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $50,126

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,201-15,300) 15,252 $35,148
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 31,501-31,600) 31,525 $35,148
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,435 $35,148

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 30th, 2011 (Limited) by First Run Features
Video Release: February 14th, 2012 by First Run Home
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 81 minutes
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Keywords: Inspirational Teacher, Voiceover/Narration, Agitprop, Political
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: The Teacher Salary Project
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,201-15,300) 15,252 $35,148
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 14,401-14,500) 14,490 $50,126
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 14,101-14,200) 14,179 $35,148
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2011 (Rank 401-500) 438 $35,148
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,435 $35,148
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,419 $50,126
Top 2011 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 261 $35,148
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,933 $35,148
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 13,501-13,600) 13,536 $35,148
All Time Domestic Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,417 $35,148
All Time Domestic Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,329 $35,148
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,164 $35,148
All Time Domestic Box Office for First Run Features Movies 65 $35,148

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 30, 2011 88 $6,036   2 $3,018   $6,036 1
Oct 7, 2011 84 $5,860 -3% 1 $5,860   $16,725 2
Oct 14, 2011 130 $104 -98% 1 $104   $24,453 3
Oct 28, 2011 109 $788   1 $788   $26,356 5
Nov 4, 2011 100 $1,735 +120% 2 $868   $30,150 6
Dec 16, 2011 86 $994   2 $497   $32,280 12

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 30, 2011 81 $10,865   2 $5,433   $10,865 1
Oct 7, 2011 75 $13,484 +24% 1 $13,484   $24,349 2
Oct 14, 2011 128 $170 -99% 1 $170   $24,519 3
Oct 21, 2011 115 $1,049 +517% 1 $1,049   $25,568 4
Oct 28, 2011 95 $2,847 +171% 1 $2,847   $28,415 5
Nov 4, 2011 100 $1,897 -33% 2 $949   $30,312 6
Nov 11, 2011 102 $974 -49% 2 $487   $31,286 7
Dec 16, 2011 81 $1,858   2 $929   $33,144 12
Mar 23, 2012 106 $224   1 $224   $35,148 26

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Narrator(s)

Matt Damon    Narrator

Interviewee(s)

Erik Benner    Himself
Jonathan Dearman    Himself
Jamie Fidler    Herself
Rhena Jasey    Herself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Vanessa Roth    Director
Vanessa Roth    Producer
Ninive Calegari    Producer
Dave Eggers    Producer
Brian McGinn    Co-Director
Brian McGinn    Editor
Livio Sanchez    Additional Editor
Thao Nguyen    Composer
Stefen Nadelman    Graphics/Animation
Jack Norflus    Sound
Jeff Edrich    Sound
Steve Shepherd    Sound Mixer

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for February 14th, 2012

February 14th, 2012

It's a really slow week at the box office with only one first run release, The Rum Diary, and it bombed in theaters. Paranormal Activity 3 is coming out on DVD this week, but it came out on Blu-ray a few weeks ago, so it is not much of a factor in terms of sales this week. In fact, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 will likely lead the sales charts, despite coming out on Saturday. As for the best of the new releases, Take Shelter on DVD or Blu-ray is probably the best, but I'm still waiting for the screener to confirm that. More...

Per Theater Chart: Taking the High Road

October 5th, 2011

There were only a couple films to topped the $10,000 mark on this week's per theater chart, while many more failed to reach the Mendoza Line. We find Munger Road on the high end with $36,605 in its lone theater. Meanwhile, Take Shelter was the only other film in the $10,000 club with an average of $17,347. Both film should expand, but the latter should have a better shot at earning some mainstream success over the former. More...

Limited Releases vs. Evil

September 30th, 2011

The list of limited releases this week includes a few films that are earning amazing reviews while going after very different target audiences. Take Shelter should please fans of art house dramas and has the best shot at earning some measure of mainstream success. Benda Bilili! is the best bet for fans of documentaries, but its potential to expand is more limited. Meanwhile, Tucker and Dale vs. Evil is anything but the typical art house film, but its reviews are so good that it deserves to find an audience, even if it has to wait till the home market to do so. More...


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Synopsis

As the debate over the state of America's public school system rages on, one thing everyone agrees on is the need for great teachers. Yet, while research proves that teachers are the most important school factor in a child's future success, America's teachers are so woefully underpaid that almost a third must divide their time between a second job in order to make a living. Chronicling the stories of four teachers in different areas of the country, American Teacher reveals the frustrating realities of today's educators, the difficulty of attracting talented new teachers, and why so many of our best teachers feel forced to leave the profession altogether.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,036 (17.2% of total gross)
Legs:5.82 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $50,126

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,201-15,300) 15,252 $35,148
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 31,501-31,600) 31,525 $35,148
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,435 $35,148

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 30th, 2011 (Limited) by First Run Features
Video Release: February 14th, 2012 by First Run Home
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 81 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Inspirational Teacher, Voiceover/Narration, Agitprop, Political
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: The Teacher Salary Project
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Narrator(s)

Matt Damon    Narrator

Interviewee(s)

Erik Benner    Himself
Jonathan Dearman    Himself
Jamie Fidler    Herself
Rhena Jasey    Herself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Vanessa Roth    Director
Vanessa Roth    Producer
Ninive Calegari    Producer
Dave Eggers    Producer
Brian McGinn    Co-Director
Brian McGinn    Editor
Livio Sanchez    Additional Editor
Thao Nguyen    Composer
Stefen Nadelman    Graphics/Animation
Jack Norflus    Sound
Jeff Edrich    Sound
Steve Shepherd    Sound Mixer

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for February 14th, 2012

February 14th, 2012

It's a really slow week at the box office with only one first run release, The Rum Diary, and it bombed in theaters. Paranormal Activity 3 is coming out on DVD this week, but it came out on Blu-ray a few weeks ago, so it is not much of a factor in terms of sales this week. In fact, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 will likely lead the sales charts, despite coming out on Saturday. As for the best of the new releases, Take Shelter on DVD or Blu-ray is probably the best, but I'm still waiting for the screener to confirm that. More...

Per Theater Chart: Taking the High Road

October 5th, 2011

There were only a couple films to topped the $10,000 mark on this week's per theater chart, while many more failed to reach the Mendoza Line. We find Munger Road on the high end with $36,605 in its lone theater. Meanwhile, Take Shelter was the only other film in the $10,000 club with an average of $17,347. Both film should expand, but the latter should have a better shot at earning some mainstream success over the former. More...

Limited Releases vs. Evil

September 30th, 2011

The list of limited releases this week includes a few films that are earning amazing reviews while going after very different target audiences. Take Shelter should please fans of art house dramas and has the best shot at earning some measure of mainstream success. Benda Bilili! is the best bet for fans of documentaries, but its potential to expand is more limited. Meanwhile, Tucker and Dale vs. Evil is anything but the typical art house film, but its reviews are so good that it deserves to find an audience, even if it has to wait till the home market to do so. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,201-15,300) 15,252 $35,148
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 14,401-14,500) 14,490 $50,126
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 14,101-14,200) 14,179 $35,148
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2011 (Rank 401-500) 438 $35,148
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,435 $35,148
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office for Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,419 $50,126
Top 2011 Limited Release Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 261 $35,148
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,933 $35,148
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 13,501-13,600) 13,536 $35,148
All Time Domestic Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,417 $35,148
All Time Domestic Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,329 $35,148
All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,164 $35,148
All Time Domestic Box Office for First Run Features Movies 65 $35,148

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 30, 2011 88 $6,036   2 $3,018   $6,036 1
Oct 7, 2011 84 $5,860 -3% 1 $5,860   $16,725 2
Oct 14, 2011 130 $104 -98% 1 $104   $24,453 3
Oct 28, 2011 109 $788   1 $788   $26,356 5
Nov 4, 2011 100 $1,735 +120% 2 $868   $30,150 6
Dec 16, 2011 86 $994   2 $497   $32,280 12

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 30, 2011 81 $10,865   2 $5,433   $10,865 1
Oct 7, 2011 75 $13,484 +24% 1 $13,484   $24,349 2
Oct 14, 2011 128 $170 -99% 1 $170   $24,519 3
Oct 21, 2011 115 $1,049 +517% 1 $1,049   $25,568 4
Oct 28, 2011 95 $2,847 +171% 1 $2,847   $28,415 5
Nov 4, 2011 100 $1,897 -33% 2 $949   $30,312 6
Nov 11, 2011 102 $974 -49% 2 $487   $31,286 7
Dec 16, 2011 81 $1,858   2 $929   $33,144 12
Mar 23, 2012 106 $224   1 $224   $35,148 26

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 31,501-31,600) 31,525 $35,148
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 29,601-29,700) 29,699 $35,148
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 18,101-18,200) 18,156 $35,148
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 27,101-27,200) 27,125 $35,148
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Factual Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,900 $35,148
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Documentary Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,585 $35,148
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,143 $35,148
All Time Worldwide Box Office for First Run Features Movies 72 $35,148

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services at a cost. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.