Stand And Deliver

In this inspiring drama, Edward James Olmos delivers a powerful performance as Jaime Escalante, a dedicated high school math teacher who transforms the lives of his underprivileged students in East Los Angeles. The film, directed by Ramón Menéndez, showcases Escalante’s unconventional teaching methods as he prepares his students to pass the challenging AP Calculus exam, defying societal expectations. The movie was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor, highlighting Olmos’s compelling portrayal. This uplifting story of perseverance and determination can be viewed for free on Soap2day.