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by Dr. Santino Bashirian 4 min read

What is the theme of School of Rock?

School of Rock. Music is the theme in several of the Top 5 movies recommended by teachers including #3, School of Rock. Overly enthusiastic guitarist Dewey Finn gets tossed out of his band and finds himself a substitute music teacher at an elite private elementary school.

What is Mr. Holland's opus about?

Mr. Holland‘s Opus. Another feel-good story that pulls at the heartstrings by using real strings and a full orchestra, Composer Glenn Holland takes a job at an Oregon High School while hoping someday to write his own classical music piece.

Who is Erin Gruwell?

Hilary Swank is impressive as teacher Erin Gruwell, the teacher who almost single-handedly saves her students from a path down the wrong road. Using literature like The Diary of Anne Frank, she challenges her students to create testimonies of their own lives.

Who plays Dewey in the movie?

Jack Black stars as the exuberant Dewey, and he is unconventional in every sense. His inexhaustible energy and inspiring style get his students to better understand themselves and the challenges of facing adolescence. The movie is worth watching just for Jack Black ’s performance.

Who is the teacher in Dangerous Minds?

In this uplifting story, Michelle Pfeiffer lands a teaching gig for bright but underachieving students at a tough inner city high school. Teacher LouAnne Johnson introduces inventive methods, such as playing Bob Dylan songs, to engage her students.

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