Stand and Deliver DVD

Edward James Olmos portrays the real-life Jaime Escalante, a no-nonsense mathematic teacher in a tough East LA high school. Handed a classroom full of "losers" and "unteachables," Escalante is determined to turn his young charges' lives around. Drawing from his own cultural heritage, Escalante forms a bond with his largely Hispanic student body, evoking the names of famous Spaniards and Latin Americans whose great accomplishments were predicated on their ability to learn. The students gradually come to realize that the only way they'll escape their own poverty-stricken barrio is to improve themselves intellectually. As a result, the class' academic achievements soar dramatically - too dramatically for the Educational Testing Service, which is convinced that the class' high test scores are the results of cheating. The triumphant exoneration of Escalante's students provides Stand and Deliver with its rousingly upbeat conclusion. Features Release Date - 11/10/1998; Source - Warner Home Video; Presentation - Mono; Sound - monaural; Language - English; Time - 1:43:00; Format - DVD; Director - Ramon Menendez; Cast - Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rosanna de Soto, Andy Garcia; .Size: Unisex OS Condition: Pre-Owned Good Good Preowned Condition Enjoy fast shipping and epic customer service! Offers are accepted. Bundle and save!!! If you have any questions let me know! Smoke Free, Pet Friendly Home A3409