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Front of the Class (2008)

24 schools turned him down, 1 gave him a chance… The unforgettable story of a teacher determined to make a difference.

2008-12-07 · Drama · 95 min

★ 8.1 (342 votes)

Directed by Peter Werner

Overview

A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.

Cast

  • James Wolk James Wolk Brad Cohen
  • Treat Williams Treat Williams Norman Cohen
  • Dominic Scott Kay Dominic Scott Kay Young Brad Cohen
  • Sarah Drew Sarah Drew Nancy Lazarus
  • Kathleen York Kathleen York Diane
  • Joe Chrest Joe Chrest Jim Ovbey
  • Patricia Heaton Patricia Heaton Ellen Cohen
  • Johnny Pacar Johnny Pacar Jeff
  • Charles Henry Wyson Charles Henry Wyson Young Jeff
  • Charlie Finn Charlie Finn Ron
  • Dianne Butler Hilarie Straka
  • Helen Ingebritsen Susan
  • Laura Whyte Laura Whyte Brenda
  • Mike Pniewski Mike Pniewski Principal Myer
  • Michael H. Cole Michael H. Cole Principal Fowler
  • Breanna Brooks Breanna Brooks Molly
  • Chase McDaniel Bully
  • Terry Dale Parks Terry Dale Parks Golfer
  • Ted Ferguson Ted Ferguson Substitute School Teacher
  • Tommy Cresswell Tommy Cresswell Mr. Stivers

Crew

Director
Peter Werner
Director of Photography
Paul Elliott
Editor
David Beatty
Original Music Composer
Ernest Troost
Producer
Andrew Gottlieb
Writer
Thomas Rickman

Details

IMDb
tt1292594
TMDB
63193

Keywords

  • based on true story
  • earnest
  • hallmark
  • hopeful
  • perseverance
  • teacher
  • teacher hero
  • tourette syndrome

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