Stand and Deliver
1988
Jaime Escalante is a mathematics teacher in a school in a hispanic neighbourhood. Convinced that his students have potential, he adopts unconventional teaching methods to try and turn gang members and no-hopers into some of the country's top algebra and calculus students.
Director:
Ramón Menéndez
Writers:
Ramón Menéndez, Tom Musca
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 11 wins & 7 nominations total
Production:
Ramón Menéndez
Country:
United States