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Fatalistic teenager George Zingavoy (Freddie Highmore) is a master at just barely getting by. In fact, he's practically turned it into an art form—making it through the entire school year ...
Jun 13, 2011 · George, a lonely and fatalistic teen who's made it all the way to his senior year without ever having done a real day of work, is befriended by Sally, a popu...
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The Art of Getting By Movie Clip - watch all clips http://j.mp/za07occlick to subscribe http://j.mp/sNDUs5Principal Martinson (Blair Underwood) gives George ...
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George triumphantly turns in all his assignments and his art teacher applauds him on his art project. At the ceremony, Georges name is called and his mom is shown to be proud of him. George goes back to the art classroom and looks at his art project: Sally's smiling face.
As graduation nears, George learns that he must make up all the work he's skipped, a challenge complicated by changes in his family life and his relationship with Sally. His art teacher (Jarlath Conroy) challenges him to do one painting that conveys his passion and is fearless, bold, and authentic.
George, a lonely and fatalistic teen who has made it all the way to his senior year without ever having done a real day of work, is befriended by Sally, a popular but complicated girl who recognizes in him a kindred spirit.
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May 27, 2016 · But being the center of The Art of Getting By, George is inescapable, a pain in the ass of a main character whom Wiesen doesn't develop enough for us to see the hidden depths we're clearly...