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Which two genres are depicted in the movie Front of the Class?
Which two genres are depicted in the movie Front of the Class?
- Fantasy
- Science Fiction
- Inspirational (correct)
- Historical (Autobiography) (correct)
In which two places was Front of the Class set?
In which two places was Front of the Class set?
- California
- Missouri (correct)
- New York
- Georgia (correct)
Who is Brad Cohen?
Who is Brad Cohen?
An American motivational speaker, teacher, school administrator, and author who has severe Tourette syndrome.
Who is Ellen Cohen?
Who is Ellen Cohen?
Who is Nancy Lazarus-Cohen?
Who is Nancy Lazarus-Cohen?
Who is Thomas?
Who is Thomas?
Who is Heather?
Who is Heather?
Who is Norman Cohen?
Who is Norman Cohen?
Who is Peter Werner?
Who is Peter Werner?
Who is Andrew Gottlieb?
Who is Andrew Gottlieb?
Who is Thomas Rickman?
Who is Thomas Rickman?
Who is Jimmy Wolk?
Who is Jimmy Wolk?
Who is Patricia Heaton?
Who is Patricia Heaton?
Who is Zack Miller?
Who is Zack Miller?
Who is Katherine Shepler?
Who is Katherine Shepler?
Who is Treat Williams?
Who is Treat Williams?
What is the title of Brad Cohen's book that the movie is based on?
What is the title of Brad Cohen's book that the movie is based on?
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Genres of "Front of the Class"
Genres of "Front of the Class"
Inspirational.
Setting of "Front of the Class"
Setting of "Front of the Class"
Missouri.
Who is Brad Cohen?
Who is Brad Cohen?
An American motivational speaker, teacher, school administrator, and author with severe Tourette syndrome.
Who is Ellen Cohen?
Who is Ellen Cohen?
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Who is Nancy Lazarus-Cohen?
Who is Nancy Lazarus-Cohen?
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Who is Thomas?
Who is Thomas?
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Who is Heather?
Who is Heather?
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Who is Norman Cohen?
Who is Norman Cohen?
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Who is Peter Werner?
Who is Peter Werner?
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Who is Andrew Gottlieb?
Who is Andrew Gottlieb?
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Who is Thomas Rickman?
Who is Thomas Rickman?
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Who is Jimmy Wolk?
Who is Jimmy Wolk?
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Who is Patricia Heaton?
Who is Patricia Heaton?
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Who is Zack Miller?
Who is Zack Miller?
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Who is Katherine Shepler?
Who is Katherine Shepler?
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Who is Treat Williams?
Who is Treat Williams?
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Title of Brad Cohen's book
Title of Brad Cohen's book
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Study Notes
Movie Genres and Setting
- Historical (autobiography) and inspirational are the two primary genres of the movie Front of the Class.
- The film is set in Missouri and Georgia.
Key Characters
- Brad Cohen is the main protagonist, known as an American motivational speaker and teacher, coping with severe Tourette syndrome (TS).
- Ellen Cohen is Brad's mother, a divorcée, who supports him and raises him alongside his brother Jeff.
- Brad's father, Norman Cohen, struggles with accepting his son's condition and tics.
- Thomas is one of Brad's second grade students with several personality disorders.
- Heather is another student of Brad who tragically dies from terminal cancer.
Relationships and Personal Life
- Brad meets Nancy Lazarus-Cohen through an Internet dating service, who eventually becomes his wife.
Film Production Team
- The film is directed by Peter Werner.
- Produced by Andrew Gottlieb.
- The screenplay is written by Thomas Rickman.
Cast
- Jimmy Wolk portrays the role of Brad Cohen.
- Patricia Heaton plays the role of Ellen Cohen.
- Zack Miller takes on the role of Thomas.
- Katherine Shepler acts as Heather.
- Treat Williams plays Brad's father, Norman Cohen.
Source Material
- The movie is based on Brad Cohen's book titled Front of the Class: How Tourette Syndrome Made Me the Teacher I Never Had.
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