A Town Torn Apart(1992)
An unconventional New England principal tries some radical new techniques to reform the high school he is hired at, and ends up the object of great controversy. A true story.
Movie: A Town Torn Apart
Top 8 Billed Cast
Dennis 'Doc' Littky
Hallie
Angus MacLean
Ellen Kreiger
Janie Quinn
Fred Burham
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An unconventional New England principal tries some radical new techniques to reform the high school he is hired at, and ends up the object of great controversy. A true story.
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1992-11-30
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