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The Ron Clark Story

The Ron Clark Story

No one believed in them. Except him.

20067.61h 30m

Overview

Passionate and innovative teacher Ron Clark leaves his small hometown to teach in one of Harlem's toughest schools. But to break through to the students, he must use unconventional methods, including his ground-breaking classroom rules, to help them reach their potential. Based on a true story.

Directed by Randa Haines
Written by Annie DeYoung, Max Enscoe
Produced by Tom Cox, Craig McNeil, Murray Ord
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Top Cast

Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry

Ron Clark

Hannah Hodson

Hannah Hodson

Shameika Wallace

C.J. Jackman-Zigante

C.J. Jackman-Zigante

Y'landa

Griffin Cork

Griffin Cork

Hadley

Melissa De Sousa

Melissa De Sousa

Marissa Vega

Aaron Grain

Aaron Grain

Jason

Brandon Mychal Smith

Brandon Mychal Smith

Tayshawn

Judith Buchan

Judith Buchan

Snowden School Principal

Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson

Principal Turner

P

Pete Seadon

Principal

Themes & Keywords

biographyteacherwoman directorenthusiasticgentleoptimistic

About The Ron Clark Story

The Ron Clark Story is a tv movie, drama film released in 2006 exploring themes of biography, teacher, woman director, enthusiastic, gentle, optimistic. Directed by Randa Haines, it stars Matthew Perry, Hannah Hodson, C.J. Jackman-Zigante. Passionate and innovative teacher Ron Clark leaves his small hometown to teach in one of Harlem's toughest schools. But to break through to the students, he must use unconventional methods, including his ground-breaking classroom rules, to help them reach their potential. Based on a true story.

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