“The Kindergarten Teacher” shows something many movies don’t

Director Sara Colangelo and actress/producer Maggie Gyllenhaal discuss how “The Kindergarten Teacher” shows a complicated female lead who isn’t “perfectly likable.” They were joined by actors Anna Baryshnikov and Ajay Naidu. FULL COVERAGE: Sundance

Jan. 22, 2018 7:58 AM PT

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"The Kindergarten Teacher" shows something many movies don't

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