OSCAR® Nominees Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis* lead a stellar cast in this rousing drama inspired by actual events. Frustrated by her dyslexic daughter’s struggles at a failing inner-city school, Jamie Fitzpatrick (Gyllenhaal) tries to enroll her somewhere else. When this fails, Jamie recruits a disillusioned but caring teacher (Davis) to try to fix the broken school. Soon, the women find themselves in a tense battle against apathy, hopelessness, and powerful interests. OSCAR® Winner Holly Hunter and OSCAR ® Nominee Rosie Perez** also star in this inspiring story that shows how profoundly parents can affect their kids’ education. *Maggie Gyllenhaal: 2009, Supporting Actress, Crazy Heart; Viola Davis: 2011, Actress, The Help; 2008, Supporting Actress, Doubt. **Holly Hunter: 1993, Actress, The Piano. Rosie Perez: 1993 Supporting Actress, Fearless.
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Product Details
Actors: Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Holly Hunter, Oscar Isaac, Rosie Perez
Directors: Daniel Barnz
Writers: Daniel Barnz, Brin Hill
Producers: Mark Johnson, Ron Schmidt, Tom Williams
Format: AC-3, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Dubbed: French, Spanish
Region: Region A/1 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number of discs: 1
Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
DVD Release Date: January 15, 2013
Run Time: 121 minutes
Special Features
Deleted Scenes With Director's Commentary; A Tribute To Teachers; The Importance Of Education
Cast & Crew
Viola Davis Nona, Nona Alberts
Maggie Gyllenhaal Jamie Fitzpatrick, Jamie
Oscar Isaac Michael Perry,
Lance Reddick , Charles Alberts
Holly Hunter Evelyn Riske,
Rosie Perez , Breena Harper
Emily Alyn Lind Malia Fitzpatrick
Dante Brown Cody Alberts
Ving Rhames Principal Thompson,
Bill Nunn Principal Holland
Ned Eisenberg Arthur Gould
Marianne Jean-Baptiste Olivia Lopez,
Liza Colon-Zayas Yvonne
Nancy Bach Deborah
Keith Flippen Ben
Robert Haley Tim
Lucia Forte District Receptionist
Sarab Kamoo Principal Chamudes
Teri Clark Linden Cody's Teacher
Joe Coyle Clay Bathgate
Jennifer Massey Valerie Bathgate
Jane Mowder Jan
Reavis Graham Hank Hunt
Anthony Marino Jr. Tyler
Richard Barlow Mr. Brandt
Rebecca Harris Ms. Southwick
Kevin Jiggetts Mr. Mannis
Patricia Cray Ms. Schwartz
Juan Veza Mr. Parrish
Franklin Ojeda Smith Mr. King
Sara Lindsey Thompson's Assistant
Sue Jin Song Bureaucrat #1
Ted Russell Bureaucrat #2
Carmella Gioio Bureaucrat #3
Kurt Yue Daddy Drop-off
Gabrielle McClinton Babysitter
Elisa Perry Rhonda
Dionne Audain Adam's Parent
Becky Meister Teacher #1
Toni Romano Teacher #2
Stephen Weigand Riske's Assistant
Landri Shannan Landri
Paige Nelson Dana
Kyler Norton Nintendo Kid
Jack Walz Boy at Lottery
Ivanna Eubanks Girl at Lottery
Rick Applegate School Superintendent
Julius Tennon Thomas
Technical Credits
Daniel Barnz Director, Screenwriter
Kristina Boden Editor
Richard E. Chapla Jr. Asst. Director
Linda Cohen Musical Direction/Supervision
Sharyn Cordice Makeup
Doug Fairall Makeup
Micheal Flaherty Executive Producer
Brin Hill Screenwriter
Jeannee Josefczyk Makeup
Gary Kosko Art Director
Julie Madison Casting
Mark Johnson Producer
Luca Mosca Costumes/Costume Designer
Roman Osin Cinematographer
Amanda Morgan Palmer Executive Producer
Christopher Patrick Makeup
Laura Rosenthal Casting
Ron Schmidt Executive Producer
Nadia Lubbe Simon Casting
Rusty Smith Production Designer
Tom Williams Executive Producer
Marcelo Zarvos Score Composer
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