7 Movies that Highlight the Importance of Education

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 21, 2024

Dead Poets Society (1989)

The movie emphasizes the power of education to awaken passion and individuality, encouraging students to think for themselves and embrace learning.

Good Will Hunting (1997)

Will Hunting, a janitor at MIT who is a math prodigy and explores the transformative power of education and mentorship, showing how a good education can change lives.

Freedom Writers (2007)

Based on a true story, this film follows a young teacher who inspires her at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves academically, and pursue education as a path to a better life.

Stand and Deliver (1988)

Based on a true story, this movie tells the tale of Jaime Escalante, a math teacher in a high school who encourages his inner-city pupils to succeed in calculus.

The Great Debaters (2007)

Themed on the power of education, critical thinking, and communication skills in overcoming social barriers and achieving success, the film is based on the true story of the debate team at Wiley College.

Lean on Me (1989)

Based on the true story of Joe Clark, a no-nonsense principal who takes on the challenge of transforming a failing high school and shows the importance of discipline, leadership, and education in turning around a troubled school.

The First Grader (2010)

The real-life tale of an 84-year-old Kenyan villager and former Mau Mau liberation warrior who enrolls in school to pick up reading is shown in this movie and shows that it's never too late to pursue education.

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