A Touch of Greatness
Synopsis
In an era when Dick, Jane, and discipline ruled America's schools, Albert Cullum allowed Shakespeare, Sophocles, and Shaw to reign in his fifth grade public school classroom. Through the use of poetry, drama and imaginative play, Cullum championed an unorthodox educational philosophy that spoke directly to his students' needs. Many of Cullum's projects were recorded on film by then novice filmmaker Robert Downey, Sr. Weaving stunning black and white footage and rare archival television broadcasts together with interviews of Cullum and his former students, this is a portrait of a maverick teacher who transformed a generation of young people by enabling them to discover their own inner greatness.
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January 11, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Sullivan
- Screenplay & Story
- Lois Vossen, Eric Martin, Charlie Pearson, Lisa Ko
- Original Title
- A Touch of Greatness
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Sullivan
Lois Vossen, Eric Martin, Charlie Pearson, Lisa Ko
Catherine Gund
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Sullivan
Director
Lois Vossen
Writer
Eric Martin
Writer
Charlie Pearson
Writer
Lisa Ko
Writer
Catherine Gund
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Touch of Greatness
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What is A Touch of Greatness about?
In an era when Dick, Jane, and discipline ruled America's schools, Albert Cullum allowed Shakespeare, Sophocles, and Shaw to reign in his fifth grade public school classroom. Through the use of poetry, drama and imaginative play, Cullum championed an unorthodox educational philosophy that spoke directly to his students' needs. Many of Cullum's projects were recorded on film by then novice filmmaker Robert Downey, Sr. Weaving stunning black and white footage and rare archival television broadcasts together with interviews of Cullum and his former students, this is a portrait of a maverick teacher who transformed a generation of young people by enabling them to discover their own inner greatness.
Who directed A Touch of Greatness?
A Touch of Greatness was directed by Leslie Sullivan.
Who stars in A Touch of Greatness?
The principal cast of A Touch of Greatness includes Albert Cullum, Laurie Heineman.
When was A Touch of Greatness released and how long is it?
A Touch of Greatness was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 58m.