Powerful film based on a true story. When I saw it as a kid it made me want to learn and be a successful student. It still does. Inspiring. Saw on Tubi.

Stand and deliver what you have even if it isn't good enough Based on the true story directed by Ramon Menendez Mr. Escalante by James Almos is a newly hired at James A. Garfield high school teacher The school lacks funding and resources They'll be put on probation at the end of the year if the students can't learn mathematics The problem is that they're delinquents and are prone to dropout Escalante is determined though to push them hard to succeed teaching calculus As a result the 14 students all scored the same scores and it was highly questioned by the Educational Testing Service, they were accused of cheating But in actuality they were all taught the same way and they had to retake it--one got accepted into Columbia university another joined the military and 12 passed with scores of four and five There's a lot of classroom scenes and we don't really delve too much into these students' lives But the film captures the culture of the Eastside of Los Angeles Olmos is spectacular here and he won an Oscar nomination for best actor Library of Congress then in 2011 selected the movie in the National Film Registry All you see is the turn not the road ahead, can kids ever bounce back?, intelligence and self improvement can still exist even for kids in the Barrio life, bad things can change, one person can truly make a difference The location filmed in Boyle Heights is the strongest existing link between Garfield high school being uncompromising and unconventional math teacher, the unjustly scrutinized students, and the film that gave inspiration The film shows the potential and power that exists in students/teachers that so many would doubt easily serving as a good underdog drama

Watched this in history class.

Stand and Deliver is the educator's Remember the Titans. Rag tag group of students beat the PreCalculus odds by being led by a teacher that believes in them despite the odds. 80s greatness.

Stand and deliver what you have even if it isn't good enough Based on the true story directed by Ramon Menendez Mr. Escalante by James Almos is a newly hired at James A. Garfield high school teacher The school lacks funding and resources They'll be put on probation at the end of the year if the students can't learn mathematics The problem is that they're delinquents and are prone to dropout Escalante is determined though to push them hard to succeed teaching calculus As a result the 14 students all scored the same scores and it was highly questioned by the Educational Testing Service, they were accused of cheating But in actuality they were all taught the same way and they had to retake it--one got accepted into Columbia university another joined the military and 12 passed with scores of four and five There's a lot of classroom scenes and we don't really delve too much into these students' lives But the film captures the culture of the Eastside of Los Angeles Olmos is spectacular here and he won an Oscar nomination for best actor Library of Congress then in 2011 selected the movie in the National Film Registry All you see is the turn not the road ahead, can kids ever bounce back?, intelligence and self improvement can still exist even for kids in the Barrio life, bad things can change, one person can truly make a difference The location filmed in Boyle Heights is the strongest existing link between Garfield high school being uncompromising and unconventional math teacher, the unjustly scrutinized students, and the film that gave inspiration The film shows the potential and power that exists in students/teachers that so many would doubt easily serving as a good underdog drama

A brilliant motivating movie. The actors are great and the soundtrack is good. Overall its a joy to watch. The only problem is that is too short, for me it would have been way better if it was made as an tv series.

An inspiring classic with compelling performances.

Ramon Menendez directed the feature film Stand and Deliver. The audience is first introduced to teacher Escalante and his occupational change. The plot immerses the viewer into the troubling and chaotic Garfield Highschool, where teachers are unmotivated, students run rampant, and the school funding is overwhelmingly low. Teacher Escalante is determined to push the students and begins the arduous calculus journey. In my opinion, the film was immensely inspiring and is heavily encouraged by the Chicano movement. Ramano Menendez's work features a true story in the 1970s and 1980s. The film's portrayal of the struggles, settings, and actors was realistic and not farfetched. I loved the tenacity shown by the teacher and, against all odds, the student's willingness to strive forward. The story unfolds in East Los Angels, California. The predominant setting is centered on Garfield Highschool. The plot follows a well-structured linear execution; the audience is watching the film without fragmented sections or flashbacks. Teacher Escalante played by Edward James Olmos, gave a stellar performance. The fervor showed in his every interaction with the students, completely encompassing the role of a passionate teacher eager to teach. Exuding intense tenacity and control over their character Edward James Olmos achieved the film's intentions, an otherwise hopeless situation transformed by a ray of hope by teacher Escalante. I extend a round of applause to all the actors. The film Stand and Deliver narrated the true story of Chicanx students and their treacherous path through AP calculus, a notoriously challenging mathematics course. Every character proudly displayed Hispanic hereditary without disdain. The arbitrary incorporation of Spanish sayings showed the culture, like the constant inclusion of "tienes ganas." I thoroughly enjoyed the entire film and its intended message. The portrayal of the teacher and his students was the most notable. Through several comical interactions, Escalante was able to imbue his students with hope, confidence, and motivation. The depiction of the student's struggles was realistic and not degrading. Each character was shown with endearing qualities, like an aspiring mechanic and the gangster doing what he could to take care of his Abuelita. Overall, Stand and Deliver is a beautifully executed film in unison with the Chicanx movement. References Stand and Deliver. Dir. by Ramon Menendez, perfs. by Edward James Olmos and Lou Diamond Phillips., American Playhouse, 1988.

Pretty much the Godfather of the "teacher inspiring" genre. If this isn't the movie that started it all, it sure as hell the one to make it mainstream. I found it to be very entertaining unlike Freedom Writers (that movie had scenes that were very pointless and boring). Plus, I love the accents! Orale Ese! You can do it!

For all its invigorating craft, there is a dispiriting subthread that runs throughout the film about linguistic norms, reflected likewise in Jaime Escalante's own later misguided campaigns for English-only education. As is also the aim with those efforts, Escalante consistently frames the value of math as being a universal language, not in a grand philosophical sense but for utterly practical reasons, in the hopes of rising materially above the inherited cultural and linguistic limits that come with being a native Spanish speaker. In Escalante's estimation, success, whether academic or professional, whether in calculus or capitalism, is achieved through personal fortitude and hard work, a matter of bootstraps rather than defined by social contingencies and systemic structures. While that may of course anecdotally hold true for the happy few, like Escalante himself or those lucky enough to, by no effort of their own, land him as a teacher, not even every student in his idealized classroom—including those who, in an early scene, are forced to sit in the front of the class because they speak little English—are always so fortunate as to transcend their fortunes.

I’ve always been a sucker for Stand and Deliver because it tells such a simple tale of young people triumphing against adversity. It reminds me a lot of movies about high school sports stories, but its even more in my wheelhouse, because the sport of choice is mathematics. Edward James Olmos plays the only truly well-defined character in the film, because he is lifted up almost to savior-like status by the script. Everything revolves around him, and it is presented as his triumph when the credits roll and we see the stats of Jaime Escalante’s AP Calculus program. However, we do get to meet most of the students and at least see the kind of lives they are living as they seek to improve themselves with this new opportunity. I just fear that the film doesn’t spend enough time showing all that these kids sacrificed in their lives, and the kind of opposition they would have met from family and friends when they decided to dedicate so much time to one class. While I can see ways that the film could have been improved, I don’t notice them when I’m watching. I’m drawn into the story, and the amazing performance of Olmos. Making learning exciting and fun is challenging enough in the real world. Then trying to translate that onto the screen, so the audience will have fun watching people learn, is one more layer of difficulty. But when you have this exceedingly charming character at the center of it all, its pure joy to watch. There’s also such a great emotional roller coaster throughout Stand and Deliver. At times, the movie will get you cheering out of pure joy, and then later your excitement will come crashing down as all hope seems lost. Stand and Deliver is one of the rare movies that I actually wish was longer. The only big flaws I see in the film are the places where it cut corners. The aforementioned shallow look into the student’s lives is not great, and the shortcut way that Escalante is able to take control of his class needs more fleshing out. But as presented, I still think Stand and Deliver is an extremely solid film.

It goes exactly where you expect it to and doesn't exactly throw convention out the window, but it's built on solid foundations as an "uplifting" film and benefits from an engaging performance from Olmos. The film's impact on popular culture far outstrips the qualities of the film itself; the 'inspirational teacher' trope that persists to this day is sourced from two major inspirations - Robin Williams in Dead Poets' Society, and Olmos in Stand and Deliver. A major film in the development of the Latin American film community as well, albeit not a particularly daring one. (3.5/5)

You have seen this type of film before but the acting is good enough not to care.

Very good would recommended giving it a chance won't regret!

Story/Screenplay: (4/5) True stories often get mangled when making the transition to Hollywood screenplays. This one is no different. Almost every character is a composite character and the story's true 8 year timeline has been compressed severely. However, this story is still very, very good. It's tight with little waste, gets to the point, and is able to easily maintain interest from start to finish. Duration/Tempo: (5/5) At 1 hour and 43 minutes, it's an average length movie that felt like a short movie. Very easy to watch. Cast & Crew: (4/5) Edward James Olmos was clearly the star of this film, but the actors playing the students also did well. Summary: (4.5/5) This film had a good story, a solid cast, and it went by quickly. A very strong thumbs up.

Very inspirational. Edward James Olmos at his best.

Edward James Olmos delivers his best Hispanic leading performance of all times.

I watched this expecting a nice PG censored movie but it was much more than that. :)

The best inspiring movie ever made! With the best movie character ever portrayed: Edward James Olmos as Jaime Escalante!

I strangled him and his body's decomposing in my locker