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The Ron Clark Story
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The Ron Clark Story

2006-08-13 · 90 min · ★ 7.6

Drama

Passionate and innovative teacher Ron Clark leaves his small hometown to teach in one of Harlem's toughest schools. But to break through to the students, he must use unconventional methods, including his ground-breaking classroom rules, to help them reach their potential. Based on a true story.

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Directors
Randa Haines
Production companies
Old Beantown Films, Alberta Film Entertainment, Granada Entertainment, Johnson & Johnson Spotlight Presentations, Magna Global Entertainment
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Matthew PerryMatthew PerryRon Clark
Ernie HudsonErnie HudsonPrincipal Turner
Melissa De SousaMelissa De SousaMarissa Vega
Hannah HodsonHannah HodsonShameika Wallace
Brandon Mychal SmithBrandon Mychal SmithTayshawn
Micah WilliamsMicah WilliamsJulio Vasquez
Bren EastcottBadriyah
Isabelle DeluceIsabelle DeluceAlita
Lashonda MitchellRaquel
Candus ChurchillCandus ChurchillDoretha Wallace
Patricia IdlettePatricia IdletteDevina
Marty AntoniniMarty AntoniniHoward
Aaron GrainAaron GrainJason
Judith BuchanJudith BuchanSnowden School Principal
Griffin CorkGriffin CorkHadley
Jerry CallaghanJerry CallaghanRon Clark Sr.
James DuganMr. Lively
Patricia BenedictJean Clark
CJ Jackman-ZiganteCJ Jackman-ZiganteY'landa
Pete SeadonHarried Principal

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