Plot
Two determined mothers­, one a teacher, look to transform their children's failing inner city school. Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy, they risk everything to make a difference in the education and future of their children.

Release Year: 2012

Director: Daniel Barnz

Stars: Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Holly Hunter

Storyline
Two determined mothers­, one a teacher, look to transform their children's failing inner city school. Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy, they risk everything to make a difference in the education and future of their children.

Writers: Brin Hill, Daniel Barnz

Cast:
Maggie Gyllenhaal - Jamie Fitzpatrick
Viola Davis - Nona Alberts
Oscar Isaac - Michael Perry
Holly Hunter - Evelyn Riske
Rosie Perez - Breena Harper
Emily Alyn Lind - Malia Fitzpatrick
Dante Brown - Cody Alberts
Lance Reddick - Charles Alberts
Ving Rhames - Principal Thompson
Bill Nunn - Principal Holland
Ned Eisenberg - Arthur Gould
Marianne Jean-Baptiste - Olivia Lopez
Liza Colón-Zayas - Yvonne
Nancy Bach - Deborah
Keith Flippen - Ben

Details

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Release Date: 28 September 2012

Filming Locations: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

User Review

Inspirational & Bold

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My totally honest opinion? I hate politics and don't believe they should be in the school system. Whatever is best for the CHILD. Schooling should NOT be about politics, who owns what, who makes what rules, etc. If it's best for the child's education then that is the final answer. This movie was incredibly inspiring to me and coincides with my passion for education – no matter where it comes from. I know that this is highly controversial but that is my two cents. If you can politics aside this movie is outstanding! The bravery and inspiration which the characters in this film show is incredible. It certainly made me want to go out and do something!

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