Movie

Front of the Class

2008 · 95 min

A warm, earnest true-story drama that gently inspires as it follows one man's perseverance against misunderstanding.

Tagline: 24 schools turned him down, 1 gave him a chance… The unforgettable story of a teacher determined to make a difference.
Overview: A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.
How it feels: Earnest, uplifting, warm and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Identity, family, education, healing
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
upliftingstrength 3 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
family
education
healing
love
Places: small town
school
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none