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The Principal
When history teacher Matt Bashir is promoted to Principal of a notoriously violent Boys' school in Sydney's south-west suburbs, his radical approach brings him into conflict and leaves his personal life dangerously exposed. Just when he seems to be making progress, a 17-year-old student is found dead on school grounds.
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Episode 1
Episode #1.1
51 mins
Set in a boys' high school, this four part drama series features AACTA award-winning Alex Dimitriades (The Slap, Underbelly) who plays the role of Matt Bashir, a former history teacher and Deputy Principal at a prestigious girls' school, who is swiftly promoted to the position of Principal of Boxdale Boys High. Boxdale Boys High is a notoriously violent and difficult school and Principal Bashir is brought in because of his different and radical approach to reform. The sudden change brings him into conflict on all fronts and even leaves his personal life exposed. Still, Bashir works overtime to get the local community on side, promising change, but just when it seems he is making progress, a student is found dead on school grounds.
Awards
- 2015 - Awgie Award - Television Mini Series Original - nominated
- 2015 - New Creators Award Mannheim-Heidelberg - International Competition Serial Dramas - nominated
- 2016 - Logie - Most Outstanding Newcomer - Actor - nominated
- 2016 - Silver Logie - Most Outstanding Actor - winner
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