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Year

2007

Duration

117 minutes

Genres

Drama

Language

English

Member rating

267 Reviews

Members rating breakdown

5 Star

150

4 Star

70

3 Star

34

2 Star

9

1 Star

4

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Synopsis

In this adaptation of Erin Gruwell's best-selling book, a 23-year-old English teacher at a gang-infested high school in Long Beach, California resorts to unconventional means of getting through to her unruly students. A powerful and inspiring piece of film-making with a central message of hope and optimism.

Director/s

Richard LaGravenese

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Classification

This film has one use of strong bad language and moderate violence.

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Resources To Use With This Film

To Sir, With Love

To Sir, With Love: Film Guide

World Teachers Day, 5 Oct

A film guide that looks at To Sir, With Love (1967), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

Suitable for 14+

1 pdf

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