Oleanna
A two character movie, involving a college professor, John, who is confronted by a female student, Carol, who is failing his course. The two spend a long time talking to each other, during which time John says a few things that can be taken the wrong way. After the night the two spent talking, John is slapped with a sexual harassment accusation by Carol.
David Mamet
Director
David Mamet
Writer
Casts & Crew
William H. Macy
John
Debra Eisenstadt
Carol
Also Directed by David Mamet
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