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PBS documentary on Rafe Esquith, 1992 American Teacher of the Year and National Medal of Arts recipient plus several other teaching awards, including Oprah's Use Your Life Award, who teaches fifth-grade, and much more, in a dangerous, poor, drug-infested 100% Latino/Asian neighborhood in L.A. to kids whose parents do not speak English. Esquith lavishes care and attention on his students, takes them on international travel, and has then perform a complete Shakespeare play to l... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in The Hobart Shakespeareans:

Michael York
Ian McKellen

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PBS documentary on Rafe Esquith, 1992 American Teacher of the Year and National Medal of Arts recipient plus several other teaching awards, including Oprah's Use Your Life Award, who teaches fifth-grade, and much more, in a dangerous, poor, drug-infested 100% Latino/Asian neighborhood in L.A. to kids whose parents do not speak English. Esquith lavishes care and attention on his students, takes them on international travel, and has then perform a complete Shakespeare play to live audiences at the end of the year. He ensures their future success by his careful and detailed mentorship and his limitless enthusiam and involvement with their lives.

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User Review - 10/10 by Mark PIf you care about inspiring kids, you need to see this documentary. We can't clone Rafe Esquith, but we sure can learn a few lessons from him.
User Review - 10/10 by Paul FHow do you get kids hooked on education? Just one way is to teach them how to appreciate Shakespeare, and teach it the right way. The Hobart Shakespeareans is a documentary that can roughly fit into the category of inspirational tales of a teacher inspiring his students, but the methods that Rafe Esquith uses are something in themselves. While he's just one guy, the impact he's made on the lives of underprivileged kids in his classroom is undeniable. It's not the final answer to educations' many problems, but it does prove the point that some teachers ARE worth paying proper salaries to, and supporting them properly. Imagine what schools would be like with a dozen Rafe Esquiths in all subjects, paid a living wage? Well, you might wonder after seeing this excellent film. The documentary follows Rafe Esquith as he takes a group of kids that are economically challenged, or are immigrants that would be destined for failure in many schools, and he turns them into - well, you have to see it. This isn't a slick, glossy documentary, but a behavioral essay on film. Esquith sets the bar high by teaching the kids and getting them to produce the plays of Shakespeare as both a teaching, teamwork, and learning experience. He's simply an energetic guy that loves his subject, and obviously loves teaching. His message isn't revolutionary: You can make a difference, and that being nice, working hard and doing your best works. He really spends a lot of time with these kids, and lets them see another world beyond the neighborhoods they come from. He's also teaching the right way, getting the kids to not just read things, but experience them. The clips of the performances don't do it justice, or show the amount of work that they put into these shows. The rich kids I know that go to theater camps are positively lazy by comparison. His success attracted the attention of some major stage and screen actors that give cameos in the film. It's an inspirational story, well worth watching, wether you're a teacher, a parent, or a student.
User Review - 10/10 by Jenessa DIt was great being able to put a face to the author who wrote, "Teach Like Your Hair's On Fire." It recapped a few major points from the book, but the documentary gave a great visual representation of the classroom.
User Review - 10/10 by Hallie MSo inspiring! A must-see for all teachers or those who wish to become one!
User Review - 10/10 by Christopher BImmensely inspiring. Can you name all 37 of Shakespeare's plays? These elementary school kids can.
User Review - 8/10 by Brian Ghighly rated docu about a highly motivated teacher & his students, not to be missed for those who value education especially for those who many would pass up!
User Review - 8/10 by Private UThis man is something of an overachiever as a teacher perhaps, but his results do inspire hope for the future of education in America. It's very uplifting to watch 5th graders "getting' Shakespeare (and Huck Finn).
User Review - 8/10 by Brian VInspiring. This program gives hope to anyone who wishes to use their talents, whatever they may be, to make a difference in the world.

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