Comedy,
10:53 minutes,
English,
ON,
2009
Synopsis
Spinning is about fitness culture, human competition and evaluation.
Two friends, Toby and Travis, both suck at gym class. The grade nine fitness test is coming up; the most basic and direct form of human competition there is at 13.
Humiliation ensues but they push on, finding salvation in spinning class.
Creative team
Writer/director: Brandon Steele
Producer: Theo Skudfa
Personal statement
Director Brandon Steele says:
"This film depicts authority figures and teachers with power. Some teachers nurture their students and some damage them.
I wanted to create a strong opposition/contrast between the positive learning experience, and the damaging one."