October 5th is "World Teacher's Day" it forwards the need to mobilize support for teacher's worldwide and the contribution that teachers make across the globe. With "World Teacher's Day" in mind... the theme for today will be films about teachers-enjoy!
1 Goodbye Mr. Chips (1939) Director: Sam Wood/Sidney Franklin
Tells the story of an older teacher (Robert Donat) who is recounting his life inside and outside of the school that he taught at-Donat won an Oscar for his performance...
2 Why Shoot the Teacher (1977) Director: Silvio Narizzano
Canadian film about a new teacher (Bud Cort) who begins his teaching career at an isolated school house in the prairies-Cort is good in his role...
3 To Sir with Love (1967) Director: James Clavell
Classic film starring Sidney Poitier as teacher who is sent to teach in an all white school in London's East End;movie was also known for its famous song of the same name...
4 Stand and Deliver (1988) Director: Ramon Menendez
Based on true story of dedicated Math teacher (Edward James Olmos) who is able to turn his students around into becoming some of the country's top algebra and calculus students; Olmos was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance...
5 Half Nelson (2006) Director: Ryan Fleck
Interesting film about a teacher (Ryan Gosling) who is trying to manage a drug addiction; Gosling was nominated for an Oscar for his performance...
6 Summer School (1987) Director: Carl Reiner
Silly comedy about a teacher who has to give up his summer to teach a remedial English class-only for those who like light 80's comedy fare...
7 School of Rock (2003) Director: Richard Linklater
Goofy comedy about a struggling musician (Jack Black) who poses as a teacher to make extra money, and ends up teaching his students how to play in a rock band-for those who like lighthearted comedies...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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