high school,junkie,dark comedy,satire,teacher,prequel,alcoholic teacher,teacher student relationship,campy,ex-con,absurdist,closeted homosexual,lesbian,based on tv series,independent film,drug addict

Strangers with Candy (2006)

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Going to high school for the first time is always scary... Especially the second time around.

A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over.

Cast & Crew

Director
Paul Dinello
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    Jerri Blank Amy Sedaris
  • Profile picture of Stephen Colbert
    Chuck Noblet Stephen Colbert
  • Profile picture of Paul Dinello
    Geoffrey Jellineck Paul Dinello
  • Profile picture of Greg Hollimon
    Principal Blackman (as Gregory Holliman) Greg Hollimon
  • Profile picture of Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Henry Philip Seymour Hoffman
  • Profile picture of Ian Holm
    Dr. Putney Ian Holm
  • Profile picture of Chandra Wilson
    Inmate Chandra Wilson
  • Profile picture of Deborah Rush
    Sara Blank Deborah Rush

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Keywords

  • high school
  • junkie
  • dark comedy
  • satire
  • teacher
  • prequel
  • alcoholic teacher
  • teacher student relationship
  • campy
  • ex-con
  • absurdist
  • closeted homosexual
  • lesbian
  • based on tv series
  • independent film
  • drug addict