DVD
2 of 2 Copies Available
- CENTRAL: Audiovisual Collection
- EASTWOOD: Audiovisual Collection
Won't back down
Call Number
- DVD DRAMA (CEN, EAS)
Languages
English, Spanish or French dialogue; optional Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, closed-captioned.
Performers
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Oscar Isaac, Rosie Perez, Holly Hunter, Emily Alyn Lind, Lance Reddick, Ving Rhames, Bill Nunn, Ned Eisenberg, Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
Publication Information
Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2013]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (121 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
MPAA rating: PG; thematic elements and language.
Summary
Hard-working single mom Jamie Fitzpatrick is concerned that John Adams Elementary is letting her daughter down. Teaming with a caring teacher who wants the best future for her own son, she sets out to improve attitudes and elevate the school's academic standards. Despite the odds, with courage, hope and persistence, the women just might prevail.
Notes
Title from container.
"Inspired by actual events"--Container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2012.
Special features: deleted scenes with director's commentary ; A tribute to teachers ; The importance of education ; audio commentary with director Daniel Barnz.