The film is about a reclusive writer, William Forrester, who mentors a talented young student, Jamal Wallace, helping him develop his writing skills and navigate the challenges of being a young prodigy.
The film is based on the educator Ron Clark. It follows the tale of an idealistic teacher who leaves his small hometown to teach in a New York City public school, where he faces trouble with the students.
Richard Dreyfuss stars as a music teacher who reluctantly takes up the profession but eventually discovers his true calling. Over three decades, he impacts the lives of countless students through his dedication to music education.
Samuel L. Jackson plays a tough but caring basketball coach who emphasizes academics and discipline as much as sports. By setting high expectations, he teaches his players valuable life lessons about responsibility, respect, and the importance of education.
Sidney Poitier stars as a teacher in a tough London school who earns the respect of his unruly students through patience, kindness, and unwavering dedication.
A French film that offers a realistic portrayal of a middle school teacher in a multicultural Parisian school. The film follows the year of a young teacher, François Marin, and the 25 pupils aged 14-15 years whom he takes for an hour each day for French lessons.
In the film, Jack Black plays a poor musician who takes up teaching as a replacement and transforms his class into a rock group. He imparts to them lessons in self-expression, collaboration, and the satisfaction of following one's passions via music.