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

2008

1h 35m

8.0(276 votes)

Drama

Overview

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

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Cast & Crew

41 members

Acting

James Wolk

Brad Cohen

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Treat Williams

Norman Cohen

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Dominic Scott Kay

Young Brad Cohen

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Sarah Drew

Nancy Lazarus

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Kathleen York

Diane

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Joe Chrest

Jim Ovbey

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Patricia Heaton

Ellen Cohen

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Johnny Pacar

Jeff

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Charles Henry Wyson

Young Jeff

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Charlie Finn

Ron

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Dianne Butler

Hilarie Straka

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Helen Ingebritsen

Susan

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Laura Whyte

Brenda

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Mike Pniewski

Principal Myer

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Michael H. Cole

Principal Fowler

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Breanna Brooks

Molly

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Chase McDaniel

Bully

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Terry Dale Parks

Golfer

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Ted Ferguson

Substitute School Teacher

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Tommy Cresswell

Mr. Stivers

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Jill Jacobson

Aged Aunt

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Jenny Shakeshaft

Lisa

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Katherine Shepler

Heather

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Anna Rappaport

Amanda

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Nicholas Stargel

Eli

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Connor Hill

Henry

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Karen Beyer

Mrs. Wilkins

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Sandra Ellis Lafferty

Recruiter

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Lori Beth Sikes

Deborah

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Ric Reitz

Amanda's Father

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Matt Borel

Test Administrator

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Chan Ta Rivers

Maxine

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Desiree Page

Student

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Lanie Taylor

Simone

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Mark Adam

Mike

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Russell Hightower

Russ (uncredited)

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Derek Wayne Johnson

Tourette's Group Leader (uncredited)

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Patrick Kirton

Golfer (uncredited)

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Rene Little

Fox (uncredited)

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Cameron Ten Napel

Caroline (uncredited)

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Steven E. Williams

School Supervisor / Background Driver (uncredited)

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