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Front of the Class

Front of the Class

24 schools turned him down, 1 gave him a chance… The unforgettable story of a teacher determined to make a difference.

20087.91h 35m

Overview

A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.

Directed by Peter Werner
Written by Lisa Wysocky, Brad Cohen, Thomas Rickman
Produced by Andrew Gottlieb
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Top Cast

James Wolk

James Wolk

Brad Cohen

Treat Williams

Treat Williams

Norman Cohen

Dominic Scott Kay

Dominic Scott Kay

Young Brad Cohen

Sarah Drew

Sarah Drew

Nancy Lazarus

Kathleen York

Kathleen York

Diane

Joe Chrest

Joe Chrest

Jim Ovbey

Patricia Heaton

Patricia Heaton

Ellen Cohen

Johnny Pacar

Johnny Pacar

Jeff

Charles Henry Wyson

Charles Henry Wyson

Young Jeff

Charlie Finn

Charlie Finn

Ron

Themes & Keywords

based on true storyteachertourette syndrometeacher heroperseveranceearnesthopeful

About Front of the Class

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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