Notes from the Field

2018·Movie
1h 30min
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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Notes from the Field fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Society, everyday modern life, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

A dramatization of the accounts of the students, parents, teachers and administrators caught in America’s school-to-prison pipeline, which pushes underprivileged, minority youth out of the classroom and into incarceration.
Social Justice DramaSchool-to-Prison PipelineSystemic InequalityContemporary RealismAffecting & SomberUrgent Social CommentaryEducational & ExposingPowerful PerformancesYouth Incarceration

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Notes from the Field legally?

Notes from the Field is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Notes from the Field worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Notes from the Field rated?

Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How long is Notes from the Field?

1 h 30 min

Notes from the Field runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Notes from the Field in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Notes from the Field?

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