Michelle Pfeiffer (Batman Returns, Wolf), delivers a powerful performance as a former Marine turned English teacher in this explosive and critically acclaimed hit film! Following her dream to teach, LouAnne Johnson (Pfeiffer) lands a job instructing a group of tough inner-city teenagers who have come to accept failure as a way of life. Determined to earn their trust and make a difference in their lives, LouAnne pushes them and herself to the limit - and learns some hard lessons in return.