Front of the Class (2008)

Brad Cohen who, despite being challenged by Tourette's Syndrom at a very young age, defies all odds to become a gifted teacher.

Director:

Peter Werner

Writers:

Thomas Rickman (as Tom Rickman), Brad Cohen (book)

Stars:

James Wolk, Treat Williams, Dominic Scott Kay

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Wolk	...	Brad Cohen (as Jimmy Wolk)
Treat Williams	...	Norman Cohen
Dominic Scott Kay	...	Young Brad Cohen
Sarah Drew	...	Nancy Lazarus
Kathleen York	...	Diane
Joe Chrest	...	Jim Ovbey
Patricia Heaton	...	Ellen Cohen
Johnny Pacar	...	Jeff
Charles Henry Wyson	...	Young Jeff
Charlie Finn	...	Ron
Dianne Butler	...	Hilarie Straka
Helen Ingebritsen	...	Susan
Laura Whyte	...	Brenda
Mike Pniewski	...	Principal Myer
Michael H. Cole	...	Principal Fowler

Storyline

After being challenged by Tourette's syndrome from a very young age, Brad Cohen defies all odds to become a gifted teacher. As Cohen grows up, he must face friends and classmates who don't realize that he sometimes cannot control his outbursts and a father who seems unwilling to accept his son's condition.

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Plot Keywords:

tourette's syndrome | teacher | school | scolding | boy | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 December 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hallmark Hall of Fame: Front of the Class (#58.1)

Filming Locations:

Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions,McGee Street Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The real Brad Cohen appears as an extra in the film during the school orchestra recital as a teacher standing at the back of the hall in a colorful tie

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Quotes

Brad Cohen: I get that look a lot, but I never let it get to me.

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Connections

Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)

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Soundtracks

Can't Hold On To The Wind
Written by: Scott Nickoley, Jamie Dunlap, and Molly Pasutti

User Reviews

A film that can make a dead man back to life

I don't normally write reviews, I was not planning to write one for this. But after watching this a few days back, I couldn't help but write,this by far is one of the most inspirational movie you will see. I just loved the smiling face of our hero, whatever happens with him he has that smile and he has his companion. I would recommend everyone to watch this movie at least once, if possible more than once.

I am not going to dwell into the nitty gritty of acting or directing, because i found everything coming together in the movie. Best thing i felt was that it was all based on true story, it welled up my eyes and i was crying my hearts out all through out this movie