The Lesson
Season 1
Created by: Dikla Keidar
Network: Kan 11
Season aired: 2022-01-10
Overview
In a sleepy high school in Kfar Sava, in a Citizenship class, 12th-grader Lianne and her teacher Amir get into a heated political confrontation that gets out of hand and soon reaches personal and painful places.
About This Season
When a student clashes with her teacher in civics class, their argument ripples far beyond the bounds of the classroom. Inspired by true events.
Episodes · 6
The Class
Lian, a 17-year-old student, argues about banning Arabs from entering Israel with her teacher Amir, who tries to change her mind but is met with some of the class loudly sharing her sentiment.
The Post
Asi helps Lian's video about Amir's provocative views on the IDF go viral, and Amir's son finds it. In a bid to make it go away, Amir calls for a meeting between himself, the principal, Lian, and her parents.
The Choice
After Amir's apology backfires horribly, Ze'ev gives him the choice to teach under supervision or attend a hearing with the disciplinary committee.
The Television
Lian and Asi arrive at the TV studio in high spirits, which are shaken when they see Amir, who warns them that they've all been set up by the show's producer.
The Demonstration
Amir's daughter isn't allowed back to school unless she takes a psychiatric suicidal ideation evaluation. Lian bonds with Alon, Asi's injured brother.
The Hearing
Lian gets a call from a radio show to comment on Amir potentially losing his teaching license. Amir listens to the conversation while in the car with his wife and daughter on the way to a psychiatric hospital.
