Bad Education

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The title may not be that sharp, but this razor-edged movie about an outrageous bit of school-funds embezzlement – is. Hugh Jackman is a school district superintendent who seems to put it all on the line for the kids, aided by his second-in-command (Allison Janney). But has she been committing fraud? What occurs next is extraordinary, and is said to be based on a real-life case. ★★★★ NP