The Ron Clark Story

"No one believed in them. Except him."

2006 1h 30m EN

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 194

Drama

Synopsis

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Passionate and innovative teacher Ron Clark leaves his small hometown to teach in one of Harlem's toughest schools. But to break through to the students, he must use unconventional methods, including his ground-breaking classroom rules, to help them reach their potential. Based on a true story.

“No one believed in them. Except him.”

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Cast

Matthew Perry
Ron Clark
Ernie Hudson
Principal Turner
Melissa De Sousa
Marissa Vega
Hannah Hodson
Shameika Wallace
Brandon Mychal Smith
Tayshawn
Micah Williams
Julio Vasquez
Bren Eastcott
Badriyah
Isabelle Deluce
Alita

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Randa Haines
Writers: Annie DeYoung, Max Enscoe
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Randa Haines, shot by Derick V. Underschultz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Heather Persons shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Matthew Perry and Ernie Hudson and Melissa De Sousa carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "No one believed in them. Except him.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0473389 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Randa Haines directs. Derick V. Underschultz behind the camera. Heather Persons cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 20 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Directed by Randa Haines, shot by Derick V. Underschultz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Heather Persons shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Matthew Perry and Ernie Hudson and Melissa De Sousa carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "No one believed in them. Except him.".
8IMDB entry: tt0473389 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Released under 16 different titles around the world.