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Not too cool for school--movies about school
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Blackboard JungleBlackboard Jungle
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At the time it was released, it was a controversial film about the educational system.
To Sir, With LoveTo Sir, With Love
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This is the first film I saw about teachers. "Sir's" a classic, featuring Sidney Poitier and Lulu.
Dangerous MindsDangerous Minds
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Based on a true story about a former Marine who goes to teach English at a tough school in Northern CA.
Take the LeadTake the Lead
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Based on a true story, this film teaches kids life through ballroom dancing.
Freedom Writers (Widescreen Edition)Freedom Writers (Widescreen Edition)
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Another true story about a teacher who turned a group of students around.
Paper ClipsPaper Clips
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This is a documentary about the TN school that developed a Holocaust Memorial using paperclips to represent victims.
The History BoysThe History Boys
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Film about British schoolboys preparing for their college entrance exam.
October Sky (Special Edition)October Sky (Special Edition)
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Another true story about Homer Hickam, a young man who dreamed of being a rocket scientist--and made it.
Stand and DeliverStand and Deliver
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Instead of 'dumbing down' the curriculum in his Hispanic class, the instructor inspires his students to learn Calculus. And they learn it so well, everyone thinks they are cheating.
Lean on Me-Best of Bill WithersLean on Me-Best of Bill Withers by Bill Withers
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This is another true-life story based on a real hero, Joe Clark, who becomes a principal and turns his school and students around.
Mr. Holland's OpusMr. Holland's Opus
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Richard Dreyfuss stars as a young musician who has to teach instead of following his passion as a composer.
Dead Poets Society (Special Edition)Dead Poets Society (Special Edition)
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An English professor teaches his students a love of poetry--and life.
The Emperor's Club (Widescreen Edition)The Emperor's Club (Widescreen Edition)
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A battle of wills between a strong teacher and a difficult student haunts both for years to come.
Finding ForresterFinding Forrester
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An inner city kid's writing skills are helped by a reclusive author.
Pay It ForwardPay It Forward
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A troubled kid gets an assignment from his social studies teacher--to find a way to make the world a better place and put it into action.
Up the Down StaircaseUp the Down Staircase
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A 60's film done after the "Blackboard Jungle" depicting a new teacher in a rough school.
Goodbye, Mr. ChipsGoodbye, Mr. Chips
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This is a 1939 film about an old schoolmaster who looks back on his life. This film has been redone a couple of times, most notably with Peter O'Toole starring. The O'Toole release will be available Summer 07.
The Browning Version (Criterion Collection)The Browning Version (Criterion Collection)
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An English teacher is forced to retire and look back on his contributions to life. This was also remade with Albert Finney as the star.
The Paper ChaseThe Paper Chase
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Harvard law students cope with a difficult, but brilliant professor.
The Miracle WorkerThe Miracle Worker
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Based on true-life story about how Helen Keller learned to communicate.
Mona Lisa SmileMona Lisa Smile
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Set in the 1950's a woman gets her dream of teaching at Wellesley.
The Prime of Miss Jean BrodieThe Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
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Takes place in Edinburgh in the 1930's, Jean Brodie teaches the students in her girls only school about life, politics and love--and has a somewhat scandalous life.
Coach Carter (Widescreen Edition)Coach Carter (Widescreen Edition)
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This coach benched his team due to poor academics.
Remember the Titans (Director's Cut)Remember the Titans (Director's Cut)
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The school's just been integrated and a new African American coach has to unite his team.
HoosiersHoosiers
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About coaching a team to victory.
The First YearThe First Year
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Documentary follows 5 first year teachers in CA.
The Hobart ShakespeareansThe Hobart Shakespeareans
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New teacher challenges his Asian and Hispanic students with Shakespeare.
Akeelah and the Bee (Widescreen Edition)Akeelah and the Bee (Widescreen Edition)
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This is one of the best inspirational films I have ever seen.
Half NelsonHalf Nelson
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Possibly scarier than "Notes on a Scandal."