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The Principal

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A newcomer to education, a history teacher with a somewhat troubled past, accepts the challenge of becoming the principal of a high school in one of the most problematic areas of the city. From the very beginning, he faces a feast of challenges: rebellious students, an atmosphere of violence, and the skepticism of the teachers. But he does not let himself be intimidated. With an unconventional approach, he tries to earn the respect of the students, who initially see him as just a bureaucrat.

As he gets to know the kids, he realizes that there is much more behind their behavior. Dealing with the everyday struggles of youth, he becomes an unexpected mentor for a group of unmotivated students. Forming an emotional connection, he begins to inspire them to change their course, both inside and outside the classroom. The path is not easy, and the principal faces not only the resistance of the students but also that of an educational system that seems to be against him.

With touches of humor and moments of tension, this story shows that education goes beyond the lessons of the classroom. As a conflict erupts with a group of young criminals from the community, he decides it is time to fight for what he believes in. In the end, the film is not only a tale of the difficult work of teaching but also a celebration of second chances and the power of understanding.

Media type
Movie
Year
1987
Director
Christopher Cain
Writer
Frank Deese
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
6.30
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
44.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
37.00
Actors
Jim Belushi
Louis Gossett Jr.
Rae Dawn Chong
Kelly Jo Minter
Michael Wright
J.J. Cohen
Esai Morales
Troy Winbush
Jacob Vargas
Annabel Armour
Sharon Thomas Cain
Thomas Ryan
Reggie Johnson
Ruth Beckford
Sean Michael Allen
Joan Valderrama
Delores Mitchell
Kathryn Knotts
Jessica Looney
Kaprice Wilson
Bridgette Rodriguez
Charmaine Anderson
Melissa Lee Holloman
Melanie G. Muters
Linda Trowbridge
Peter Fitzsimmons
Tony Haney
Gender
Acciรณn
Adventure
Crimen
Drama
Country
United States
Producers
Thomas H. Brodek
Streaming
Max
Max Amazon Channel
Apple TV
Amazon Video
Original title
The Principal
Duration
109
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