Front of the Class is one of the most memorable Hallmark Hall of Fame movies that I have ever watched. Not only was it well-acted, but it was also the first time I had ever heard about Tourette syndrome. This movie is part of the Hallmark Hall of Fame anthology television series. Front of the Class Premiere Date Dec. 7, 2008Original Network CBSProgramming Event Hall of FameCountry United StatesLanguage EnglishTime period 1990sDirector Peter WernerWriters Thomas RickmanActors James Wolk, Treat Williams, Patricia Heaton See full castWhere to Watch Sling TV, Prime Video, DVD This website contains affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, this blog will receive a commission. Thank you for supporting this blog! “Based on the true story of Brad Cohen, a young man diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome who defies the odds to become a teacher. When Brad was growing up, teachers and other adults — even his father — interpreted Brad’s involuntary sounds and sudden jerking movements as attempts to get attention or simply acting up. He was ridiculed and teased by other kids. As a result, he hated school…until a principal learned his “acting up” was a result of Tourette’s. The principal used an all-school assembly to educate the faculty and students, which helped Brad win their understanding and acceptance. That convinced Brad that he should be “the teacher he never had.” Brad had interviews with 24 schools in the Atlanta area that had teacher vacancies, but no one was willing to take a chance on him, despite an impressive college record and glowing recommendations. But he would not give up. On his 25th interview, he was offered a job as a 2nd grade teacher. Brad’s openness about Tourette’s, his easy-going manner and gentle humor quickly won over his young students. In addition to the traditional curriculum, the students learned valuable lessons in tolerance and acceptance of differences.” You can learn more about the movie on the Hallmark Drama website. Ways to Watch Hallmark Movies & Shows Front of the Class Cast CharacterActorBrad CohenJames WolkNorman CohenTreat WilliamsEllen CohenPatricia HeatonYoung Brad CohenDominic Scott KayNancy LazarusSarah DrewJeff CohenJohnny PacarYoung Jeff CohenCharles Henry Wyson QC Approved It has been a few years since I first watched this movie, so I actually forgot that the time jump is constant throughout the first half of the movie. This method of storytelling works because it balances out the story. The contrast between Brad and his mom discovering his diagnosis and Brad being a well-adjusted adult thriving with Tourette syndrome also provides compelling additional layer to the story. Considering the constraints of a basic cable and Hallmark production, this portrayal of how a person, a family copes and thrives with a diagnosis feel real. Everything from a parent raising their voice to the emotional breakdowns are relatable. The raw acting brings the script to life. Patricia Heaton is a standout whether she’s being a mother to young Brad or adult Brad. And of course, James Wolk makes audiences truly feel Brad’s adversities. Popular Hallmark Posts Chesapeake Shores’ Season 6Upcoming on HMMUpcoming on Hallmark Channel Upcoming Mystery MoviesHallmark 2022Christmas in July 2022 QC Disapproved The movie packed a lot, into 95 minutes. While each scene was well-written and well-acted, sometimes the timeline felt a bit rushed especially once the movie settled in the present day. The feature is still wonderfully poignant, but sometimes the scenes play out more as vignettes than part a larger movie. Front of the Class Rating 78 EntertainmentRatings QC ApprovedWatch QC DisapprovedDon’t watch TV Movie Ratings60 & OverSomething truly darn enough to at least watch onceBelow 45Pass on it Front of the Class is a good, uplifting watch, and it’s a rare representation of neurodiversity in the Hallmark repertoire. Despite slightly rushed pacing, the acting is top-notch. There are a handful of real moments that make viewers want to laugh and cry with the characters. I think this is a good movie for everyone, especially kids to watch. It’s a good reminder to be accepting, compassionate, and to celebrate our differences.
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Directed by Peter Werner Writing Credits WGA Thomas Rickman ... written by as Tom Rickman Brad Cohen ... book and Lisa Wysocky ... book Cast in credits order ters/nm7415857?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t90" >Student uncredited James Wolk ... Brad Cohen as Jimmy Wolk Treat Williams ... Norman Cohen Dominic Scott Kay ... Young Brad Cohen Sarah Drew ... Nancy Lazarus Kathleen York ... Diane Joe Chrest ... Jim Ovbey Patricia Heaton ... Ellen Cohen Johnny Pacar ... Jeff Charles Henry Wyson ... Young Jeff Charlie Finn ... Ron Dianne Butler ... Hilarie Straka Helen Ingebritsen ... Susan Laura Whyte ... Brenda Mike Pniewski ... Principal Myer Michael H. Cole ... Principal Fowler Katherine Shepler ... Heather Bryce Wilkins ... Gaylon Zack Miller ... Thomas Anna Rappaport ... Amanda Nicholas Stargel ... Eli Connor Hill ... Henry Karen Beyer ... Mrs. Wilkins Sandra Ellis Lafferty ... Recruiter as Sandra Lafferty Lori Beth Sikes ... Deborah as Lori Beth Edgeman Ric Reitz ... Amanda's Father Matt Borel ... Test Administrator Chan Ta Rivers ... Maxine as Chanta Rivers Jenny Shakeshaft ... Lisa as Jennifer Sipes Jill Jacobson ... Aged Aunt Rest of cast listed alphabetically Ransom Ashley ... Student Silas Cooper ... Golfer Tommy Cresswell ... Mr. Stivers Ella Davidson ... Administrator Tavaris James Durell ... Construction Worker Ted Ferguson ... Substitute School Teacher Juanita Harrison ... Banquet Attendee Halen D. Isbell Avery Kelley ... Cameron Tyler Krieg ... Tourette's Son 38 Jayden Mankins ... Tatum Desiree Page ... Student Terry Dale Parks ... Golfer as Terry Parks James Paul ... Picnic Patron Jeannie Perrin ... Teacher Shelby Purchner ... Grammar Student Krystyn Ryder ... Student Andy Stahl ... first Principal Marchello Stewart ... Actor College Students Jeffrey Stirl ... Bar Patron Carol Sutton ... Admission Clerk Lanie Taylor ... Simone David Lee Valle ... Bar Patron Jake Austin Walker ... Young Brad's Bully Scott Yarnell ... Teacher Mark Adam ... Mike - Golfer uncredited Ryan Akin ... Bully 1 uncredited Angie Bolling ... Second Principal uncredited Bruce Bryant ... Annoyed Bar Patron uncredited Michael Byrnes ... Heather's Father uncredited Renee Caldwell ... Teacher uncredited Cole Cordell ... Bully 3 uncredited Kip Cummings ... Party Attendant uncredited Jon Dainty ... Construction Worker uncredited Chamblee Ferguson ... First Principal uncredited Kerrigan Hightower ... Kerri uncredited Russell Hightower ... Russ uncredited Derek Wayne Johnson ... Tourette's Group Leader uncredited Patrick Kirton ... Fourth Golfer uncredited Ryne Little ... Fox uncredited Mike Martindale ... Math Teacher uncredited Jonathon McClendon ... Bully 2 uncredited Lee Ann McDade ... 2nd Grade Teacher uncredited Chase McDaniel ... Bully uncredited James B. McDaniel ... Tourette's Group Redhead uncredited Eric Kelly McFarland ... Teacher uncredited Molly Moroney ... Tourette's Mother uncredited Cameron Ten Napel ... Caroline uncredited Halley Rachal ... Award Ceremony Attendant uncredited Thomas Wallace ... School Administrator uncredited Steven E. Williams ... School Supervisor / Background Driver uncredited Produced by Andrew Gottlieb ... producer Cameron Johann ... co-producer Brent Shields ... executive producer Tim Shriver ... executive producer Music by Ernest Troost Cinematography by Paul Elliott Editing by David Beatty Production Design by James A. Gelarden Art Direction by Christina Eunji Kim Set Decoration by Bradford Johnson Costume Design by Enid Harris Makeup Department Jack Lazzaro ... makeup artist Courtney Lether ... makeup department head Chrissy Morris ... key makeup artist Tony Ward ... hair stylist Melizah Anguiano Wheat ... department head hair as Melizah Schmidt Crystal Woodford ... key hair stylist Production Management Pam Fitzgerald ... post-production supervisor Christopher Morgan ... unit production manager Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Scott August ... second second assistant director Michael Helfand ... second assistant director as Mike Helfand Art Department Cook Allender ... on-set dresser Aaron Boutte ... art production assistant Ed Burcham ... set dresser as Eddie Burcham Daniel Coe ... construction coordinator Matthew L. Crowson ... painter Mimi Gauthier ... assistant set decorator Chad Harris ... set dresser Michael Hendrick ... leadman Phillip Joffrion ... set dresser David Myers ... painter William Nutt ... key greensman Johnnie Ruth Richey ... props production assistant Michelle Rolland ... property master Sonda L. Rowland ... painter Corie Savary ... assistant property master Tim J. Smith ... set dresser Meaghan L. Stack ... props production assistant Jason Wilson ... general foreman Michael Wynn ... painter Sound Department Suzanne Angel ... supervising adr editor Joel D. Catalan ... sound recordist as Joel Catalan Tim Chilton ... foley artist Chris Gresham ... voiceover mixer Matt Hovland ... sound recordist Ron King ... sound mixer Verlie King ... sound utility Joe Melody ... sound supervisor Terry O'Bright ... re-recording mixer Keith Rogers ... re-recording mixer David Torres ... foley mixer Carlos Wilkerson ... boom operator Special Effects by Jack Lynch ... special effects coordinator Visual Effects by Robert D. Bailey ... visual effects supervisor Hight ... visual effects artist Kevin Stevenson ... computer graphics artist Stunts Lex D. Geddings ... stunt coordinator Dawson Towery ... stunt player Russell Towery ... stunt player Tom Glass ... truck stunts uncredited Mark Yawn ... precision driver uncredited Camera and Electrical Department Tarik Naim Alherimi ... best boy electric Richard Ball ... key grip Jayson S. Coddington ... grip Duane Cooper ... key rigging grip Sean Cruz ... set lighting technician Bryan DeLorenzo ... second assistant "b" camera Steve Dietl ... still photographer John Gregory Edwards ... electrician Kevin Gazdik ... key rigging gaffer Kevin Lippincott ... electrician Keith Murphy ... camera operator / steadicam operator Adrian Neri ... b dolly Paul Olinde ... gaffer Robert Owen ... lighting technician George Stephenson ... camera operator "a" camera Kevin Stevenson ... video playback Joe Waistell ... first assistant camera "a" camera Casting Department Andrei Constantinescu ... extras casting Ryan Glorioso ... extras casting Shay Griffin ... casting Atlanta Molly Lopata ... casting Tommy Staub ... casting Louisiana Kate Warren ... extras casting coordinator Costume and Wardrobe Department Andrée Fortier ... costumer as Andree Fortier Gayle Merindino ... set costumer as Gayle Anderson Jane Ryder ... seamstress Rodney Williamson ... assistant costume designer Editorial Department Fred Eldridge ... senior colorist Z. Jean Woods ... assistant editor Joshua Alan Baca ... on-line editor uncredited Location Management Christina DeCharles ... location scout David P Hebert ... assistant location manager Kendrick Hudson ... assistant location manager F. Stanley Pearse Jr. ... location manager Tara N. Talley-Brown ... location assistant as Tara T. Miller Music Department Chris Ledesma ... music editor Miriam Mayer ... violin and viola Rick Giovinazzo ... orchestrator uncredited Andrea von Foerster ... music supervisor uncredited Script and Continuity Department Sam Sullivan ... script supervisor as Samuel W. Sullivan Additional Crew Adam Askew ... production assistant Barbara Babb ... set production assistant Will Barron ... stand-in Mr. Wolk Victoria Carnall ... payroll accountant Brooke Coleman ... assistant to director Diane Davis ... set medic Mike De La Vina ... key set production assistant Danielle Fischer ... second assistant accountant as Danielle Trejo Charles Gibson ... production secretary Rachael Hansil ... production assistant as Rachael DeSoto Krystal Mayo ... stand-in Mary McDonald-Lewis ... dialect coach Shannon Parker ... basecamp Jacqui Popelka ... production coordinator Greg Washington ... set medic Scott Willmann ... production accountant Daryl Wilsford ... second assistant accountant Debra Woods Kaufmann ... assistant production coordinator Jeannie Perrin ... stand-in uncreditedWantcreate site? Find Free Themes and plugins.Cohen encountered that attitude many times in the summer after college graduation. Front of the Class: "I can't see you as a teacher," one blunt administrator told the author. Mortal Kombat Fantasy Sci-Fi 87. The image of the teacher as a specialist in a specific subject who stands alone in front of the class is still a reality today in many align-left Based on the true story of Brad Cohen, a young man diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome who defies the odds to become a teacher. When Brad was growing up, teachers and other adults - even his father - interpreted Brad's involuntary sounds and sudden jerking movements as attempts to get attention or simply acting up. He was ridiculed and teased by other kids. As a result, he hated school...until a principal learned his "acting up" was a result of Tourette's. The principal used an all-school assembly to educate the faculty and students, which helped Brad win their understanding and acceptance. That convinced Brad that he should be "the teacher he never had." Brad had interviews with 24 schools in the Atlanta area that had teacher vacancies, but no one was willing to take a chance on him, despite an impressive college record and glowing recommendations. But he would not give up. On his 25th interview, he was offered a job as a 2nd grade teacher. Brad's openness about Tourette's, his easy-going manner and gentle humor quickly won over his young students. In addition to the traditional curriculum, the students learned valuable lessons in tolerance and acceptance of differences. At the end of the year Brad was named the outstanding first year teacher for the state of Georgia. . 344 157 496 403 52 177 318 472