The Ron Clark Story
The Ron Clark Story (also known as The Triumph ) is a 2006 television film starring Matthew Perry. The film is based on the real-life educator Ron Clark. It follows the tale of an idealistic teacher who leaves his small hometown to teach in a New York City public school, where he faces trouble with the students. The film was directed by Randa Haines, and was released directly on television. The film premiered on TNT on August 13, 2006.
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| Directed by | Randa Haines |
| Starring | Matthew Perry Ernie Hudson |
| Theme music composer | Mark Adler |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
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| Cinematography | Derick Underschultz |
| Editor | Heather Persons |
| Running time | 96 minutes |
| Production companies | Old Beantown Films Granada America MAGNA Global Entertainment TNT Original Production |
| Distributor | ITV Studios Global Entertainment |
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| Original network | TNT |
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Cast
- Matthew Perry as Ron Clark
- Melissa De Sousa as Marissa Vega
- Patricia Idlette as Devina
- Ernie Hudson as Principal Turner
- Brandon Mychal Smith as Tayshawn Mitchell
- Hannah Hodson as Shameika Wallace
- Micah Stephen Williams as Julio Vasquez
- Jerry Callaghan as Ron Clark, Sr.
- Marty Antonini as Howard
- Patricia Benedict as Jean Clark
Reception
Accolades
| Association | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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| AMPIA Awards | Best Costume Designer | Christine Thomson | Won | [1] |
| American Cinema Editors | Best Edited Miniseries or Motion Picture for Commercial Television | Heather Persons | Nominated | |
| Casting Society of America | Best Movie of the Week Casting | Gary M. Zuckerbrod Bonnie Finnegan |
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| Christopher Awards | Television | Howard Burkons Brenda Friend Randa Haines Max Enscoe Annie DeYoung |
Won | |
| Critics Choice Television Awards | Best Picture Made for Television | The Ron Clark Story | Nominated | |
| Directors Guild of America | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television | Randa Haines | Nominated | |
| Family Film Awards | Best TV Movie/Drama | Howard Burkons Brenda Friend |
Won | |
| Gold Derby Awards | TV Movie/Mini Lead Actor | Matthew Perry | Won | |
| TV Movie/Mini Lead Actor of the Decade | Matthew Perry | Nominated | ||
| Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Matthew Perry | Nominated | |
| Motion Picture Sound Editors | Best Sound Editing in Music for Television – Long Form | Joanie Diener | Nominated | |
| NAMIC Vision Awards | Best Actor – Drama | Ernie Hudson | Nominated | |
| OFTA Television Awards | Best Motion Picture | The Ron Clark Story | Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Matthew Perry | Nominated | ||
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | The Ron Clark Story | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie | Matthew Perry | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Gary M. Zuckerbrod Lonnie Maherman Bonnie Finnegan Rhonda Fisekci Candice Elzinga |
Nominated | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries | Matthew Perry | Nominated | |
| Writers Guild of America | Long Form — Original | Max Enscoe Annie DeYoung |
Nominated | |
| Young Artist Awards | Best Family Television Movie or Special | The Ron Clark Story | Won | |
| Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress | Hannah Hodson | Won | ||
| Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actor | Brandon Mychal Smith | Nominated | ||
| Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actor | Micah Williams | Nominated |
See also
References
- The Ron Clark Story, retrieved 2018-10-30
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