Cruel September

At Phillips Junior High, teacher Art Malamud finds romance with new faculty member Mandy Sayer amid the backdrop of the historic Los Angeles teachers' strike of 1970. While Art navigates union challenges and conflicts with the principal, Mandy faces undue criticism and an unfair evaluation that jeopardizes her career and relationship with Art. The unfolding drama highlights the personal and professional stakes involved in advocating for fairness within the educational system.