School of Life

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School of Life is a film about learning lessons that extend far beyond the four walls of a school, where students learn how to appreciate every moment we are given and take your shot. School of Life is directed by William Dear and written by Jonathan Kahn.

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[edit] Plot

At Fallbrook Middle School, the annual student-elected Teacher of the Year award is held. And every year for the last 43 years Norman Warner or most fondly called Stormin' Norman Warner has won the award. And now that he's passed away, the burden of carrying the legacy falls into the hands of Matt Warner, the son of the late Norman Warner who has always lived in the shadow of his father.

Determined to keep the family tradition of being Teacher of the Year alive, Matt focuses all his attention and efforts in winning the coveted title. But once again there is someone in his way, the new History teacher, Mr. Michael D'Angelo otherwise known as Mr. D. Young, funny, having unconventional methods of teaching and his uncanny ability to connect with his students he quickly wins their hearts, not only of the students but also the teachers especially the young art teacher, Ms. Davies. Now the most popular teacher on campus, Matt has no chances of winning against Mr. D.

Matt now obsessed with discrediting Mr. D he soons forgets what it means to be a teacher. Desperate to find a flaw in the incredibly perfect teacher, Mr. D, Matt follows him around town and discovers a secret the alarmingly perfect teacher is hiding.

[edit] Cast

John Astin as Stormin' Norman Warner

David Paymer as Matt Warner

Andrew Robb as Dylan Warner

Kate Vernon as Ellie Warner

Ryan Reynolds as Mr. D

Leila Johnson as Denise davies

Chris Gauthier as Coach Vern Cote

Shylo Sharity as Chase Whiterspoon

Gordie Giroux as Seth

Keith Miller (voice actor) as Howard

[edit] More Info

Produced by Rosanne Milliken

DVD special features School of Life Trailer / Take Your Shot: The Story of School of Life

[edit] External links

School of Life [1] at InternetMovie database

tribute.ca [2]