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Stand and Deliver
1988 103 min United States of America PG 12+
★7.9
Drama
Director: Ramón Menéndez
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Description
Jaime Escalante is a mathematics teacher in a school in a hispanic neighbourhood. Convinced that his students have potential, he adopts unconventional teaching methods to try and turn gang members and no-hopers into some of the country's top algebra and calculus students.
US Gross:
$13.99M
Worldwide:
$13.99M
Starring
Edward James Olmos
Actor
Estelle Harris
Actor
Mark Phelan
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1989
— Best Actor
Golden Globe 1989
— Best Actor (Drama)
Golden Globe 1989
— Best Supporting Actor
Key opinion
Stand and Deliver is widely praised as an inspiring and authentic biographical drama that highlights the power of dedicated teaching. Anchored by a standout performance, the film effectively portrays the struggle to provide educational opportunities to underprivileged students.
| Acting | Edward James Olmos delivers an archetypal and powerful performance that grounds the entire film. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative succeeds as a sincere and gripping portrayal of a teacher successfully empowering marginalized students. | |
| Direction | The film’s direction is noted for its ability to convey a compelling real-life story without resorting to excessive preaching. | |
| Screenplay | While the story is compelling, the character development feels underdeveloped, leaving some of the supporting cast without sufficient depth. |