The Class (DVD)

To moviegoers, with love, comes this drama based on the real-life experiences of educator/author François Bégaudeau, who portrays a teacher striving to better the intellect and engagement of his students--a multi-ethnic group of teens from a low-income neighborhood in Paris. Set mostly inside the classroom, the film dramatizes the challenges of teaching and offers moving portraits of unforgettable kids. Nassim Amrabt, Laura Baquela co-star. 130 min.