Stand and Deliver (part 1) 1. What kind of movie is it? It is an American drama film based on the true story of hight school math teacher Jaime Escalante. 2. When was it released? It was released February 13, 1988 (Miami) and March 11, 1988 (United States) 3. Was it a hit at the box office? It was a box hit office with $13.9 million dollars 4. What kind of people will like it? To people who are interested in Chicano culture 5. What kind of reviews has it had? Stand and deliver received rave reviews. 6. Where is it set? In the public school James A. Garfield High School. 7. What is (un)interesting about the plot? That it was based on the true story of hight school math teacher Jaime Escalante. 8. Are there any particularly memorable scenes? The most memorable scene was at the end of the film when the students took the exam again and everyone pass the exam. 9. What are the best / worst features of the movie? (acting, script, camerawork, costumes, sets, special effects, etc.) The best : acting and script. The worst: Maybe the music. 10. Who stars in it? Edward James Olmos as Jame Escalante, Lou Diamond Phillips as Angel Guzman and Andy Garcia as Ramirez. (Basic information) Stand and deliver is one of the best movies I've seen. Released in 1988, this drama based on a true story, nominated Edward James Olmos for the Oscar in 1988. (Plot) Los Angeles high schoo teacher Jaime Escalante is being hassled by tough studentslike Anel Guzman. But Jaime is also pressured by his bosses, whowant him to control his raucous classroom. Caught in the midle, he opts to immers his students in higher math. After intensive study, his tudentsace California's calculus test, only to learn that their scores are being questioned. They'll have to retake the exam in order to quiet the critics. To be continued.....