Celebrating Teachers with Edward James Olmos
Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Edward James Olmos shares his feelings about math teacher Jaime Escalante and the making of the film “Stand and Deliver" (1988). Based on a true story, Mr. Escalante inspired his underprivileged East Los Angeles students to undertake an intensive program in math and calculus, achieve high test scores and improve their sense of self-worth.
Posted in: Film Essay, Film/Video, Motion Pictures, National Film Registry