Inspirational Movie Series - Hobart Shakespeareans February 21, 2009

Hobart Shakespeareans
Director: Mel Stuart
Runtime: 52 minutes
Year: 2005
Award: Christopher Award

Description: There is something extraordinary happening in a Los Angeles inner-city elementary school. A 5th grade teacher named Rafe Esquith is inspiring his classes towards excellence through an incredible array of teaching methods that peak with a yearly performance of a Shakespearean play. The children’s work brings such greats as Sir Ian McKellen and Michael York to the audience. Share the joy and wonder of a group of 9 to 11 year olds as they learn, grow, blossom and discover themselves in this unlikely and awe-inspiring classroom.

Official Website: http://lifesurfing.org/movies.html#series01