Mr. Holland's Opus
DVD
Starring Richard Dreyfuss

Learn from Mr. Holland's experience the power of aiming for a student's heart instead of just for the head. Mr. Holland begins his career having no idea how to inspire. By the end, he has learned the power of a teacher and has touched the lives of countless individuals. Every teacher should watch this movie at least once a month!

The Mighty
DVD
Starring Sharon Stone

The Mighty is a movie about the power of believing and the power it has to transform us. Max Kane failed the seventh grade twice and believes he is dumb. Kevin Dill was born crippled. Kevin teaches Max how to read, and Max lends his legs to Kevin. This movie reminds us that sometimes students don't do well because of false belief systems. When the belief system is changed, miracles can occur. Make sure you have a good supply of hankies.

Field of Dreams
DVD
Starring Kevin Costner

Field of Dreams is about choices and investing. From the time Ray Kinsella hears The Voice say, "If you build it, he will come" through the other messages to "ease his pain" and "go the distance", Ray consistently works and risks for others. At the end, he learns that he has created a "heaven on earth" by saying yes to life and to others. Teach your students about the importance of serving.

Camelot
DVD
Starring Richard Harris

King Arthur is the universal hero. He came into a world of chaos and brought a new way of living based on justice. He changed the law of the land from "Might is Right" to "Might for Right". Betrayed by those he loved most, King Arthur resolved to defeat his own passion for revenge. Our students need images of manhood that go beyond the simple macho stereotype presented in our society.

John Wooden:
Values, Victory and Peace of Mind
DVD
Starring John Wooden

Legendary basketball coach John Wooden, who guided UCLA to 10 national championships presents his philosophy for success in life in a video that transcends the world of basketball. Wooden, at the age of 90, sits before an intimate audience and presents his "Pyramid of Success." In Wooden's system, attributes such as friendship, initiative, poise, and confidence all build upon each other to create the pinnacle of "great competitive success."

Rudy
DVD
Starring Sean Astin

Rudy was a little guy who dreamed big. Nobody believed he would ever play football for the legendary Notre Dame. Nobody, that is, except Rudy. Use clips from this film to teach your students about the value of having dreams and believing in them. More importantly, though, Rudy teaches them the importance of sacrifice, hard work, determination and patience when it comes to making their dreams come true.