i buy this movie a few month ago in nyc from carousel film and couldn not wait to watch it . it take quite a bit of search various message board to find it . i have the book a a child and try look for it with no luck for year . this be another film and like hand in hand and fatty and skinny that have a devout following of forty year old who have remember this film and hold it dear . the gritty black and white manhattan street scene be great . it a new york city 1960 true to life movie . school look just like you would remember . desk and window and hall . it get a nice mix of people . highly recommend it if you want to purchase it . finally find the book about 2 year ago on line and it be a great companion to the film .