The Ron Clark Story (2006) (TV)

Director:

Randa Haines

Writers (WGA):

Annie DeYoung (written by) &
Max Enscoe (written by)

Release Date:

13 August 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Biography | Drama

Tagline:

No one believed in them. Except him.

Plot:

A small-town teacher (Perry) relocates to one of the toughest classrooms in the country.

Plot Keywords:

Children | Art | Abusive Father | Chocolate Milk | Student

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 12 nominations

Cast

Matthew Perry	...	Ron Clark
Judith Buchan	...	Snowden School Principal
Griffin Cork	...	Hadley
Jerry Callaghan	...	Ron Clark Sr.
James Dugan	...	Mr. Lively
Patricia Benedict	...	Jean Clark
C.J. Jackman-Zigante	...	Y'landa
Pete Seadon	...	Harried Principal
Melissa De Sousa	...	Marissa Vega
Aaron Grain	...	Jason
Brandon Smith	...	Tayshawn (as Brandon Mychal Smith)
Gerrick Winston	...	Mr. Solis
Ernie Hudson	...	Principal Turner
Jacey Mah	...	Ms Hill (as Jacey Ma)
Marty Ronaghan	...	Jackie Vasquez

Also Known As:

The Triumph (Australia) (Philippines: English title)

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:PG | Singapore:PG | USA:TV-PG

Filming Locations:

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Company:

Alberta Film Development Program of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, The

Trivia:

President Arthur's name was misspelled as "Chester Alan Arther" on the board listing the names of the Presidents.

Goofs:

Continuity: The position of Ron's umbrella while talking to Marissa outside the state building.

Quotes:

Ron Clark: New York public schools are desperate for good teachers. Newspaper says they're begging for them. Dad, every year I tell my students to go for what they want in life - dream big, take risks. It's time I start living up to my own words.

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2007) (TV)

True Stories are neat eh?

I would first like to start off by stating that I am upset whenever people call movies cliché and unbelievable. I am not upset for the movie, but the careless individuals who don't seem to realize that the movie is based on a true story- loosely or not.

Personally, I enjoy movies when I believe I can understand what kind of things went on in Ron Clark's classroom and mind (although not fully, I went and got the book later). I suppose if you are one of those cynical critics who believe that there are just selected humans that are pathetic and worthless- then well, I guess you're an arrogant fool- and should open your eyes.

If you look for the differences between Chandler (from Friends) and Ron Clark (whom he depicts) then you will most certainly find similarities. However, if you just watch the movie with an open mind the acting he portrays in the movie should seem like a different character. Ron Clark wasn't cracking stupid jokes all the time, dancing like a fool, and he didn't even make that fake innocent face that he does all the time on Friends.

I think what impacted me the most about this movie is the fact that Ron Clark cared so much about his students that he basically invested his life (social, mental, and even the financial part apparently). There are movies that fascinate people with special effects, plot twists, and hot actors. However, this movie explains the truth of a man's story, and that itself was enough for 'me' to heart this movie. It is true that the ending of the story is obvious, however how it happens and how well seemed to be a mystery throughout the whole movie.