# Stand and Deliver (1988)

> A determined mathematics teacher turns a doubted Los Angeles classroom into a proving ground for ambitious students and radical academic possibility.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17925

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Ramón Menéndez
- Cast: Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rosanna DeSoto, Andy Garcia, Estelle Harris, Mark Phelan, Virginia Paris, Eliot
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094027/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sincere, inspirational, hopeful, inspirational movie night, classroom discussion

## Synopsis

A dedicated teacher transforms the lives of his students through unconventional methods and unwavering belief in their potential.

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