Top 10 Inspirational movies for Teachers and Students
With the passing of Elizabeth Taylor today there has been clips from some of the biggest movies of all time across the media and this got me thinking about the greatest movies that are out there to inspire teachers and students.
The first list comes from the undisputed bible of all things film, TV and Cinema, IMDB
1.
Stand and Deliver (1988)
A dedicated teacher inspires his dropout prone students to learn calculus to build up their self-esteem and do so well that they are accused of cheating.
(103 mins.)
Director:
Ramon Menendez
“ never believe that students are unable to learn. Instead of teaching to the lowest common denominator, Edward James Olmos in a true story as Jaime Escalante sets his sights much higher, getting them to pass the AP Calculus exam. Excellent, enjoyable choice.
” - ejazasi
2.
Dangerous Minds (1995)
An ex-marine teacher struggles to connect with her students in an inner city schools.
(99 mins.)
Director:
John N. Smith
“ Michelle Pfeiffer is excellent as real-life former marine Louanne Johnson.
” - ejazasi
3.
Lean on Me (1989)
The dedicated but tyrannical Joe Clark is appointed the principal of a decaying inner-city school that he is determined to improve.
(108 mins.)
Director:
John G. Avildsen
“ I wish if more Principals stressed the importance of discipline and learning in their schools as he did. This film shows the importance of having strong leadership at the top.
” - ejazasi
4.
Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)
A frustrated composer finds fulfillment as a high school music teacher.
(143 mins.)
Director:
Stephen Herek
“ This memorable movie gives all teachers hope that they truly have an impact on their students. Richard Dreyfuss is wonderful as a musician/composer who must take a teaching job to support his family.
” - ejazasi
5.
Dead Poets Society (1989)
English professor John Keating inspires his students to a love of poetry and to seize the day.
(128 mins.)
Director:
Peter Weir
“ The central message of the movie, to live life to the fullest everyday, is not lost. Further, Williams' poetry recitations are awe-inspiring.
” - ejazasi
6.
The Miracle Worker (1962)
The story of Anne Sullivan's struggle to teach the blind and deaf Helen Keller how to communicate.
(106 mins.)
Director:
Arthur Penn
“ Very few people can watch the famous 'water' scene without experiencing a feeling of triumph and relief.
” - ejazasi
7.
Music of the Heart (1999)
Story of a schoolteacher's struggle to teach violin to inner-city Harlem kids.
(124 mins.)
Director:
Wes Craven
“ This film shows the influence that one person's drive and vision can have on others.
” - ejazasi
Here are a couple more to take a look at
Top 10 Inspirational movies for teachers and students
Be sure to let us know what we missed on these lists.