My Old School

"My Old School" is a 2022 documentary that tells the remarkable and shocking true story of Brian MacKinnon, a 32-year-old former student who posed as a 16-year-old pupil at Bearsden Academy in Glasgow, Scotland, enrolling under the name "Brandon Lee". Through a combination of interviews with MacKinnon's classmates and teachers, cartoon recreations, and archival footage, this film chronicles the events that led to his deception being uncovered. The story is told through the perspectives of those who knew him, providing an intimate look at how MacKinnon navigated high school life, earned a reputation as a charismatic student, and ultimately faced consequences for his actions.