With a child now in high school, I thought it would be fun for our family to explore the inner city LA educational picture, complete with an inspirational teacher, in a highly acclaimed picture.
Specs:
About and hour and a half; rated PG
Our average rating (on a scale from 1-10):
8.25
More about the film and our reaction to it:
Inspirational teacher films have become a cliche. Ever since To Sir With Love, people have been fascinated with how teachers shape us, inspire us, drive us, and challenge us. And we just eat it up. Time after time, these pictures make a big splash. The reason why is, I guess, obvious -- because we all have experience with teachers. We understand at a deep and personal level how important they are, and even those of us who have never personally experienced the magic of a Jamie Escalante, can relate to some special grown up who wouldn't give up on them.
What makes a great teacher film? Profound lead performance from a fantastic actor? Check. Inspirational real or fictional character rooting the story? Check. Troubled youth in some state of challenge/dispair/trauma and in need of support? Check. Circumstances to overcome and a story arc that makes you feel great? Check. Yep, Stand and Deliver has it all and we highly recommend it.
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