Oleanna

Oleanna

Whatever side you take, you're wrong.

R 1994 · 87 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama

Carol, a college student, comes to John's office, her professor, to discuss the grade she has received for one of her papers.

Directed by David Mamet · Written by David Mamet

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