An Analysis Of The Film 'Stand And Deliver'

Every year, many students take what is known as an AP exam, short for Advanced placement. AP exams are known as very challenging and rigorous exams, but if passed can provide the student with a chance at obtaining college credit. In the film Stand and Deliver we meet various students who struggle with coming into terms as to what hard work is and the sacrifices that come along with it. Along the way many of Mr. Escalates students who are learning Calculus stumble across everyday life problems, but learn that they’re capable of learning something new and making someone proud. Throughout the way Mr. Escalate notices that his Calculus students are bound by a major status that perceives them to be the typical minority group that isn 't capable of bettering themselves because they lack the will. As students and

Escalante’s interaction with his students, many other teachers doubted he would accomplish anything because his student were a “bunch of Illiterates”. They were quick to judge because they noticed the students lacked the interest of obtaining a better education and consequently becoming something other than gang member or drop outs. When Mr. Escalante pointed out that his students were being unrightfully criticized because they came from lower educational families and barrio schools, he meant that if they came from higher social classes and were from wealthy schools they would have never been doubted on because they would have appeared more polished or prepared. Escalante was more than justified in defending his students because it is prejudicial for the educational board to single out a group of student only because of where they came from and how they use to be before they became interested in their studies. Escalante made a clear point and perspective that when he became interested in his students they became interested in themselves because they felt someone believed they could be better people and do amazing things with