Radical
In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher tries an unorthodox new method to break through his students’ apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential... and perhaps even their genius.
Cast & Crew
Christopher Zalla
Chris received an MFA with Honors in directing from Columbia University’s Graduate Film Division, where the faculty awarded him a full Departmental Research Assistant fellowship for merit as a top student. He also served as a teaching assistant at Columbia, where he instructed undergraduates in weekly classes in film history, theory and craft. Chris was born in Kisumu, Kenya and spent much of his youth overseas. He has also worked as a rough carpenter and spent nine summer seasons as a commercial salmon fisherman in Alaska’s Bering Sea. He is fluent in Spanish and currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Cast
Christian Gonzalez
Daniel Haddad
Danilo Guardiola Escobar
Eugenio Derbez
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Gilberto Barraza
Jennifer Trejo
Manuel Márquez
Mia Fernanda Solis
Reviews
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By moviecritic735 • Aug 04, 2025
'Radical' is a really solid film with strong performances and an engaging story. The direction is confident and the pacing keeps you invested throughout. Definitely worth your time.
Great film!
By moviereviewer570 • Aug 04, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed 'Radical'. The film has a good balance of entertainment and substance, with quality acting and a well-crafted narrative. Recommended for sure.