
2008
24 schools turned him down, 1 gave him a chance… The unforgettable story of a teacher determined to make a difference.
A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.

James Wolk
Brad Cohen

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

Breanna Brooks
Molly

Chase McDaniel
Bully

Terry Dale Parks
Golfer

Ted Ferguson
Substitute School Teacher

Tommy Cresswell
Mr. Stivers

Jill Jacobson
Aged Aunt

Jenny Shakeshaft
Lisa

Katherine Shepler
Heather

Anna Rappaport
Amanda

Nicholas Stargel
Eli

Connor Hill
Henry

Karen Beyer
Mrs. Wilkins

Sandra Ellis Lafferty
Recruiter

Lori Beth Sikes
Deborah

Ric Reitz
Amanda's Father

Matt Borel
Test Administrator

Chan Ta Rivers
Maxine

Desiree Page
Student

Lanie Taylor
Simone

Mark Adam
Mike

Russell Hightower
Russ (uncredited)

Derek Wayne Johnson
Tourette's Group Leader (uncredited)

Patrick Kirton
Golfer (uncredited)

Rene Little
Fox (uncredited)

Cameron Ten Napel
Caroline (uncredited)

Steven E. Williams
School Supervisor / Background Driver (uncredited)

Donnie Brasco

Set It Off

Private Parts

Great Expectations

Chariots of Fire

A Traveler's Needs

The Longest Day

Fighting for Freedom

303 Squadron

Election

The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan

Gilded Rage

Bully

Chopper

Death Scream

Kidnapped - 14 Days of Survival

A World on Fire

Alas Roban

The Right Stuff

Rabbit-Proof Fence