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The experiences of a young female English teacher in an inner-city New York high school.The experiences of a young female English teacher in an inner-city New York high school.The experiences of a young female English teacher in an inner-city New York high school.
- Awards
- 1 win & 4 nominations
María Landa
- Carole Blanca
- (as Maria Landa)
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- TriviaThe U.S. State Department submitted this film to the 1967 Moscow Film Festival, in order to contradict Soviet propaganda, which implied that all American schools were racially segregated.
- GoofsIn the classroom scene where Harry A Kagan is talking, his necktie alternates between being tucked into the belt and in front of the belt.
- Quotes
[Defending her inability to treat an abused student]
Nurse Frances Eagen: I give them tea. At least that's something.
- ConnectionsReferenced in The Acid Eaters (1967)
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Reminds me of the wonderful movie "To Sir, with Love" starring Sidney Poitier, which came out one year earlier in 1966. Both have an academic setting and emphasize reaching difficult young adults through intellect and respect. The direction and the script on this one is somewhat darker, and scenes are allowed to build up suspense with realistic danger that comes very close to the edge. The film explores the spectrum of student characters and the delicate balance a teacher has with both students and faculty. A very hard to find film, I've seen it only once just after midnight and commercial free on a highly rated classic movie channel, Turner Classic Movies. I highly recommend at least one viewing of this great drama.
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