In an ordinary place, he found the one person who could make his life extraordinary.

"The rest of those who have gone before us cannot steady the unrest of those to follow." - quote from Forrester's novel

William Forrester: You write the first draft with your heart, and the second draft with your head.

This film is like a breath of fresh air. Elements may seem familiar (Scent of a Woman comes to mind), but how often do we get to see a major studio release that celebrates the power of an education to fight racial stereotype, elevate hopes, and realize dreams? Constipated thinking

Not often enough.
~Gary