Summary:
Edward James Olmos portrays the real-life Jaime Escalante, a no-nonsense mathematic teacher in a tough East LA high school. Handed a classroom full of "losers" and "unteachables," Escalante is determined to turn his young charges' lives around. Drawing from his own cultural heritage, Escalante forms a bond with his largely Hispanic student body, evoking the names of famous Spaniards a... Full Summary >>

Cast:
Edward James Olmos - (Jaime Escalante)
Lou Diamond Phillips - (Angel)
Rosanna de Soto - (Fabiola Escalante)
Andy Garcia - (Ramirez)
Will Gotay - (Pancho)
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Review:
Forsaking cornball sentimentality for a straight-ahead depiction of its subject, this true-life drama from PBS's superb American Playhouse not surprisingly plays a bit too much like a made-for-television movie, or even an adaptation of a play. Despite this drawback, the film's not-so-secret weapon is an awfully impressive one: A legendary,... Continue >>

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