A couple of months ago, I addressed the issue of younger people categorically refusing to watch black and white movies. Now I’m turning my attention to the avoidance of foreign language films, a pattern which unfortunately is not just found among our youth. Americans of all ages it seems are willing to forgo even outstanding movies that just happen to … More Details

School was also where I found my first mentors, those rare teachers who made learning fun and exciting. These were virtually the first adults outside my family that I connected with in a truly personal and meaningful way. You knew these people appreciated you for yourself, not because they happened to share your blood or like your parents. Throughout my life, these few, very special human beings have never really left me.
Given the profound significance of education in our lives, it’s no surprise there’s no shortage of movies on the subject. So now, I humbly submit ten of my own favorite films about school, learning, and those mostly noble souls who teach.
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