Directed by:
Daniel BarnzCinematography:
Roman OsinComposer:
Marcelo ZarvosCast:
Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Holly Hunter, Oscar Isaac, Ving Rhames, Lance Reddick, Rosie Perez, Dionne Audain, Richard Barlow, John W. Iwanonkiw (more)VOD (1)
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Hard-working single mum Jamie Fitzpatrick (Maggie Gyllenhaal) is concerned that John Adams Elementary is letting her daughter down. Teaming with a caring teacher (Viola Davis) who wants the best future for her own son, sets out to improve attitudes and elevate the school's academic standards. Despite the odds, with courage, hope and persistence, the women just might prevail in this uplifting film that also stars Rosie Perez and Holly Hunter. (Disney / Buena Vista)
(more)Cast
Viola Davis
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Maggie Gyllenhaal
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Holly Hunter
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Ving Rhames
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Lance Reddick
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Rosie Perez
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Emily Alyn Lind
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