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When a high school football star is suddenly stricken with irreversible total blindness, he must decide whether to live a safe handicapped life or bravely return to the life he once knew and the sport he still loves.


“24 schools turned him down, 1 gave him a chance… The unforgettable story of a teacher determined to make a difference.”
A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.

James Wolk
Brad Cohen

Treat Williams
Norman Cohen

Dominic Scott Kay
Young Brad Cohen

Sarah Drew
Nancy Lazarus

Kathleen York
Diane

Joe Chrest
Jim Ovbey

Patricia Heaton
Ellen Cohen

Johnny Pacar
Jeff

Charles Henry Wyson
Young Jeff

Charlie Finn
Ron
Front of the Class is a drama film released in 2008 exploring themes of based on true story, teacher, tourette syndrome, teacher hero, perseverance, earnest. Directed by Peter Werner, it stars James Wolk, Treat Williams, Dominic Scott Kay. A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.
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