Dead Poets Society

Set in the conservative and prestigious Welton Academy in the late 1950s, this film follows a group of students whose lives are transformed by their new English teacher, John Keating, played by Robin Williams. Keating inspires his students to embrace their individuality and pursue their passions through his unconventional teaching methods, which include the revival of a secret club known as the Dead Poets Society. The film explores themes of conformity, the power of poetry, and the struggle for self-expression. Directed by Peter Weir, the movie received critical acclaim and won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.