A compelling true story starring Michelle Pfeiffer as Louanne Johnson, a hard-nosed ex-Marine who takes a job teaching English to smart but underachieving kids in an inner-city school. Johnson draws on her background to educate the kids on topics ranging from martial arts to the poetry of Dylan Thomas while battling gang members and a strict principal. With George Dzundza, Courtney B. Vance, Robin Bartlett. 99 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital Surround; music video; scene access.