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A 1988 movie about Jaime Escalante, a teacher who inspired his Hispanic students to learn calculus and pass a rigorous exam. Starring Edward James Olmos, nominated for an Oscar, and based on a true story.
- Ramón Menéndez
- 1 min
Stand and Deliver is a 1988 American drama film directed by Ramón Menéndez, written by Menéndez and Tom Musca, based on the true story of a high school mathematics teacher, Jaime Escalante. For portraying Escalante, Edward James Olmos was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor at the 61st Academy Awards. [3]
A biopic of Jaime Escalante, a high school teacher who inspired his students to learn calculus and pass the AP exam. The film follows his unconventional teaching methods, his challenges with the school board and the ETS, and his students' triumphs and struggles.
A movie about a math teacher who inspires his students to pass a tough college exam. Roger Ebert praises the film's message but criticizes its artificial and contrived scenes.
Los Angeles high school teacher Jaime Escalante (Edward James Olmos) is being hassled by tough students like Angel Guzman (Lou Diamond Phillips). But Jaime is also...
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- Ramón Menéndez
- PG
- Edward James Olmos
Aug 12, 2014 · Together, one teacher and one class proved to America they could...Stand and Deliver. Welcome to the Fandango MOVIECLIPS Trailer Vault Channel. Where trailers from the past, from recent to...
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Jun 27, 2011 · Edward James Olmos's Oscar-nominated performance energizes this true- life story of a Los Angeles high school teacher who drives his students on to...
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