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Dangerous Minds is a 1995 American drama film directed by John N. Smith and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer. It is based on the autobiography My Posse Don't Do Homework by retired U.S. Marine LouAnne Johnson, who in 1989 took up a teaching position at Carlmont High School in Belmont, California, where most of her students were ...
Aug 11, 1995 · Michelle Pfeiffer stars as a retired US marine who becomes a teacher in a high-school in a poor and racially segregated area. She uses unconventional methods to gain the trust of her students, such as karate, Bob Dylan lyrics and friendship.
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- Biography, Drama
- John N. Smith
- 1995-08-11
A retired US marine becomes a teacher in a poor and racially segregated high school. She uses unconventional methods to connect with her students, such as karate and Bob Dylan lyrics.
Former Marine Louanne Johnson (Michelle Pfeiffer) lands a gig teaching in a pilot program for bright but underachieving teens at a notorious inner-city high school. After having a terrible first ...
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- John N. Smith
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- Michelle Pfeiffer
A movie about a teacher who uses Bob Dylan and candy bars to reach rebellious students in a special school. Roger Ebert criticizes the movie for being too simplistic and unrealistic, and suggests that rap music might have been a better choice.
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Aug 11, 1995 · A drama film based on the novel and true story of Louanne Johnson, a former Marine who taught at a troubled inner-city high school. She used unconventional methods to inspire her students and challenge the system.
