Broken Boards
PREMIERE PRO, AFTER EFFECTS, STORYTELLING
“Broken Boards” takes you back into your memory of being in elementary school, but now, rather than being a student, you get a look into the school board and the issues they face while having to also provide an education system for a rowdy bunch of kids.
PROCESS: STORYLINE
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Theme:
A tv show sitcom about Lakewood Elementary School that is ran my Ms. Anderson and the relationship they have with their local school board and the PTA. The themes seen in this show are the relationships between directors, teachers, and, worst of all, parents. With comedic relief, “Broaden Boards” touches on issues we see in today’s current school systems as well as the strength in a community that cares deeply about education.
Storyline:
Inspired by “Abbott Elementary,” “Broken Boards” is about Lakewood Elementary, which is located in a small town in Kansas. The school is run by Ms. Anderson, who has a strong connection to the place as she went here too when she was a kid. With her witnessing this place as a wide-eyed kid, she saw the school for what it was. Although now she’s on the other side. The one who works with the school board and Tina on the Parent Teacher Association (god help her). Granded the school has its issues with broken chalkboards, but below the surface its a broken school system trying to keep up. By getting input from not only the parents but the whole branch of education, this show covers issues of power struggles, the love for learning, problems facing a lack of funding, outdated systems, and the strength in the Lakewood community. With such heavy subjects, this show offers a touch of comedy, showing the lighthearted nature of the school and the people like Ms. Anderson and Mr. Woods, the students’ favorite teacher, who keep it running no matter how hard it is.
