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Stand and Deliver

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1988 · 103 min Drama
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 1988
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Ramón Menéndez
Runtime 103 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.6/10 (431 votes)

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Ramón Menéndez

— MovieFinder Editorial

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