Foreign Film: The Class (Entre les murs)

Real-life mirrors screen life as teacher and author Francois Begaudeau plays someone similar to himself: A high school instructor attempting to get through to his class of multi-racial students in one of the most impoverished neighborhoods in Paris. While trying to maintain his dignity, Begaudeau must deal with problematical pupils and pessimistic administrators faculty members. 128 min. 2008. In French with English subtitles. Not Rated (language) Presented by Irv Slifkin. No registration required.