just watch conrack for the first time . although the last third of the movie leave something to be desire and it be a very touching and heartwarming study of a man evolution to overcome his youth and upbringing in a prejudiced south and a teacher creativity in connect with student despite different background and difficult circumstance . a an educator and see a teacher adapt to his student and prepare them for all of the challenge life have to offer and not just the lesson find in textbook and be a valuable concept of which we all need to be remind . the thread concern the vietnam war ring true even today . well worth a look .