To Sir, with Love

Mark Thackeray, an unemployed african-american engineer, gets a job as a teacher in a secondary school with highly troubled students from the outskirts of London. Although they mean no harm, they are rude and boorish, forcing the teacher to change his teaching methods. Starring Sidney Poitier, this dramatic film based on an autobiographical novel by E. R. Braithwaite, is absolutely moving and unforgettable to watch.

In this sequel directed by Peter Bogdanovich, Mark Thackery, a retired London teacher of 30 years, relocates to Chicago for a job at an inner-city school. Recognizing the potential in his students, he faces a crisis when he confiscates a gun used in a crime. Refusing to reveal the owner, Thackery's tenure is at risk. The plot weaves a compelling narrative of mentorship, resilience, and a personal quest, blending the challenges of inner-city education with a pursuit of justice and truth.