Front of the Class (2008)
4.1 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 35min
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- Synopsis:
Starring Jimmy Wolk, Treat Williams, and Patricia Heaton, 'Front of the Class' is the triumphant life story of Brad Cohen, a man who overcomes incredible obstacles to become a gifted teacher. When he was growing up, Brad started making funny noises - all the time. Only Brad - and his supportive mother - knew he couldn't control it. He was teased, misunderstood and punished for disrupting class. By the time he is diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, Brad had learned to hate school. When an understanding school principal offers encouragement, amazingly Brad decides to become a teacher - the teacher he never had. But who in their right mind would put someone with Tourette's in front of the class? After 24 schools turned him down, Brad refused to give up. Discover what happens when one school finally gives him a chance. Brad Cohen's resilience and determination changed his life. His story may change yours. - Actors:
- James Wolk, Treat Williams, Dominic Scott Kay, Sarah Drew, Kathleen York, Joe Chrest, Patricia Heaton, Johnny Pacar, Charles Henry Wyson, Charlie Finn, Dianne Butler, Helen Ingebritsen, Laura Whyte, Mike Pniewski, Michael H. Cole, Katherine Shepler, Bryce Wilkins, Zack Miller, Anna Rappaport, Nicholas Stargel
- Directors:
- Peter Werner
- Producers:
- Andrew Gottlieb
- Writers:
- Thomas Rickman, Brad Cohen, Lisa Wysocky
- Aka:
- Hallmark Hall of Fame: Front of the Class (#58.1)
- Genres:
- Drama
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