Chalk opened with a limited release on May 11, 2007. Reviews have been mostly positive and appreciated the more realistic approach toward the teaching profession as opposed to the more frequent teacher inspiration films that would include the classic Goodbye, Mr. Chips and To Sir, With Love to the more recent Freedom Writers.
Chalk began with a limited release on May 11, 2007. Critics have been mostly appreciative, commending the more realistic portrayal of teaching compared to typical inspirational movies featuring iconic titles such as Goodbye, Mr. Chips and To Sir, With Love, as well as more recent films like Freedom Writers.