In this uplifting hit cheered by audiences everywhere, Glenn Holland (Richard Dreyfuss) is a passionate musician who dreams of composing one truly memorable piece of music. But reality intrudes when he reluctantly accepts a "day job" as a high school music teacher to support his family. His son is found to be 90% deaf and he struggles with that as well as teaching styles. In time, however, Mr. Holland realizes that his real passion is teaching, and his legacy is the generations of young people he inspires.
Directed by Stphen Herek and written by Patrick Sheane Duncan. Stars Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Olympia Dukakis. PG. 142 mins.
