The Ron Clark Story (2006) (TV)

Director:

Randa Haines

Writers (WGA):

Annie DeYoung (written by) &
Max Enscoe (written by)

Release Date:

13 August 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Biography | Drama

Tagline:

No one believed in them. Except him.

Plot:

A small-town teacher (Perry) relocates to one of the toughest classrooms in the country.

Plot Keywords:

Art | Tutoring | Principal | Teacher Student Relationship | New York City

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 12 nominations

Cast

Matthew Perry	...	Ron Clark
Judith Buchan	...	Snowden School Principal
Griffin Cork	...	Hadley
Jerry Callaghan	...	Ron Clark Sr.
James Dugan	...	Mr. Lively
Patricia Benedict	...	Jean Clark
C.J. Jackman-Zigante	...	Y'landa
Pete Seadon	...	Harried Principal
Melissa De Sousa	...	Marissa Vega
Aaron Grain	...	Jason
Brandon Smith	...	Tayshawn (as Brandon Mychal Smith)
Gerrick Winston	...	Mr. Solis
Ernie Hudson	...	Principal Turner
Jacey Mah	...	Ms Hill (as Jacey Ma)
Marty Ronaghan	...	Jackie Vasquez

Also Known As:

The Triumph (Australia) (Philippines: English title)

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:PG | USA:TV-PG | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Company:

Alberta Film Development Program of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, The

Trivia:

President Arthur's name was misspelled as "Chester Alan Arther" on the board listing the names of the Presidents.

Goofs:

Continuity: The position of Ron's umbrella while talking to Marissa outside the state building.

Quotes:

Marissa Vega: You got a job!
Ron Clark: Inner Harlem elementary. I'm gonna start meeting my kids tomorrow.
Marissa Vega: You might wanna hold on to this. It may be your last meal.
Ron Clark: Nah. They're gonna love me.

Movie Connections:

References "According to Jim" (2001)

A great performance for Matthew Perry.

I have to say that I had seen the previews for this movie for about a week and couldn't wait to see it. After seeing it I was Amazed at the whole story. Matthew Perry has been a favorite actor of mine for a long time, I was absolutely blown away at his portrayal of Ron Clark, I have always considered Matthew Perry to be a very talented actor but this role was and probably will be the greatest performance of his career. I have to say that the story line is one that we hear about everyday, but when you actually see it brought to light it doesn't hit you. I like that they didn't delve into every little detail, they hit the major parts instead of dragging every detail of his life into this film. I also like that they show you how hard that he had to work to get these kids to open up to him and the parents also. They showed the good and the bad.I like that he wasn't just into it for the test scores, he is in it for the students and their future. If we had more teachers like him in our school systems we would be so much better off. I hope that they release it on DVD because it is a movie that everyone should have in their collection at home.I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone and everyone.