Terri (2011)
Director
Azazel Jacobs
Main cast
Jacob Wysocki; John C. Reilly; Creed Bratton; Olivia Crocicchia; Bridger Zadina
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Description
Terri, a pajama-clad, disaffected high school student learns how to engage the world with the help of Mr. Fitzgerald, his assistant principal.
Azazel Jacobs
Main cast
Jacob Wysocki; John C. Reilly; Creed Bratton; Olivia Crocicchia; Bridger Zadina
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Description
Terri, a pajama-clad, disaffected high school student learns how to engage the world with the help of Mr. Fitzgerald, his assistant principal.
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