This is an underrated film from my childhood. I recently received a new copy on DVD and the pleasure of watching it again was almost overwhelming. My son, Jon, was able to see it for the first time. He'll be 22 in a few days and it was made long before he was born. He loved it!

Sidney Poitier portrays a black man from British New Guinea who takes a position as a teacher at a "last chance" kind of high school in London. During the course of the movie, he develops his talent while awaiting news of other jobs he applied for. The students, who were unruly at the beginning, developed respect for "Sir" and he consequently tore up a job acceptance letter that he received.

It should be noted that this movie was made before the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (U.S.) was passed. Sidney Poitier did more for the movement as an actor than most of the politicians of the era. He's one of my favorite actors of all time.

Lulu, who sang the title song, also had a role in the movie. This is the same Lulu that sang "Diamonds Are Forever" for the James Bond movie of the same name. Both were radio hits during the late 60s and early 70s.

Starring Sidney Poitier, Lulu, Christian Roberts, Judy Geeson and more. This is a movie I highly recommend for all ages. Here's a clip from a tear-jerking scene near the end of the movie: