1 00:02:52,484 --> 00:02:54,782 Typewriters, transcripts, anything missing? 2 00:02:55,120 --> 00:02:57,281 The key to the ladies room. 3 00:03:13,638 --> 00:03:15,731 Where was the fecal material found? 4 00:03:16,007 --> 00:03:19,135 In the corner. You'll know when you're near it. 5 00:03:19,711 --> 00:03:22,441 - This was mailed to me. - Just a minute. 6 00:03:22,514 --> 00:03:25,813 If you don't have a telephone, bring in a gas bill. 7 00:03:26,084 --> 00:03:28,416 We need proof that you live in the district. 8 00:03:29,020 --> 00:03:33,320 I'm Jaime Escalante. I'm supposed to teach Computer Science. 9 00:03:33,525 --> 00:03:35,015 We don't have computers. 10 00:03:38,063 --> 00:03:42,432 We were supposed to get computers, but there's no funding for them again. 11 00:03:43,034 --> 00:03:46,003 I'm Raquel Ortega, chairman of the math department. 12 00:03:46,071 --> 00:03:47,538 We'll be working together. 13 00:03:48,273 --> 00:03:52,334 You don't understand. I was supposed to teach computers. 14 00:03:57,349 --> 00:03:59,840 - Where were you last night? - Where was I? 15 00:04:00,118 --> 00:04:02,609 "Where was I?" I was waiting. 16 00:04:03,555 --> 00:04:05,546 You the new teacher? 17 00:04:05,957 --> 00:04:07,618 Please find a seat. 18 00:04:10,195 --> 00:04:11,856 What are we doing today? 19 00:04:12,397 --> 00:04:14,763 Will everyone please try to find a seat? 20 00:04:19,971 --> 00:04:21,632 If you can't find a seat... 21 00:04:21,807 --> 00:04:23,297 ...stand against the wall. 22 00:04:23,575 --> 00:04:26,567 Let's put our desks in a circle and discuss our feelings. 23 00:04:27,379 --> 00:04:28,869 One body to a desk. 24 00:04:33,852 --> 00:04:35,410 Could we talk about sex? 25 00:04:37,389 --> 00:04:39,584 Then I'd have to give sex for homework. 26 00:04:42,394 --> 00:04:44,658 Stand back everybody, please. 27 00:04:44,896 --> 00:04:47,729 I can get you fired for saying that. 28 00:04:48,233 --> 00:04:49,598 What'd he say? 29 00:04:50,502 --> 00:04:51,833 �Entienden ingl�s? 30 00:04:52,337 --> 00:04:53,497 Sometimes. 31 00:05:00,512 --> 00:05:03,379 Please move forward if you do not speak English. 32 00:05:05,684 --> 00:05:08,517 All the first row, stand up. Move out. 33 00:05:08,753 --> 00:05:10,311 I was the first one here. 34 00:05:10,522 --> 00:05:12,615 I'll find you another seat, okay? 35 00:05:17,629 --> 00:05:19,028 Be careful. 36 00:05:19,431 --> 00:05:21,092 This is Math 1-A. 37 00:05:21,366 --> 00:05:25,359 I don't need math. I got a solar calculator with my dozen doughnuts. 38 00:05:25,637 --> 00:05:28,265 The bus is exact change. No big deal. 39 00:05:29,407 --> 00:05:30,567 Quiet! 40 00:06:09,080 --> 00:06:11,674 Everyone back in the classroom! 41 00:06:13,818 --> 00:06:15,979 Everyone back in the class! 42 00:06:17,689 --> 00:06:21,181 It was a premature bell. Back in the class. 43 00:06:21,693 --> 00:06:23,251 That was a premature bell. 44 00:06:23,495 --> 00:06:26,430 Premature bell? We're not supposed to discuss sex in class. 45 00:06:26,765 --> 00:06:29,427 Sit down! Stop talking! 46 00:06:39,644 --> 00:06:41,202 They rigged the bell. 47 00:06:41,713 --> 00:06:43,340 Those little bastards. 48 00:07:24,289 --> 00:07:25,779 She's looking good, Joe. 49 00:07:26,057 --> 00:07:28,048 When are you coming aboard? 50 00:07:28,593 --> 00:07:30,458 I get seasick in the rain. 51 00:07:31,629 --> 00:07:34,928 - Have you seen my boy? - He was riding around here somewhere. 52 00:07:35,000 --> 00:07:37,992 I hear your company's pushing whole hog into PCs. 53 00:07:38,269 --> 00:07:39,998 I don't work there anymore. 54 00:07:40,105 --> 00:07:43,597 Jaime's teaching high school now. Here's your thingy. 55 00:07:44,409 --> 00:07:46,775 If you got laid off, why didn't you come to me? 56 00:07:46,845 --> 00:07:49,336 We pay kids right out of college $30,000. 57 00:07:49,681 --> 00:07:52,912 I didn't get laid off. I want to teach. 58 00:07:53,752 --> 00:07:55,242 High school teacher. 59 00:07:55,854 --> 00:07:57,754 Well, good. That's great. 60 00:07:59,958 --> 00:08:01,619 This is your job. 61 00:08:01,926 --> 00:08:04,588 I was going to do it. Why do you think I hurried home? 62 00:08:06,865 --> 00:08:10,164 You're not even breathing hard, you're hurrying so fast. 63 00:08:10,435 --> 00:08:11,925 Have a good night, Joe. 64 00:08:16,107 --> 00:08:20,066 I want a burger, hold the French fries, the onions, and the pickles! 65 00:08:20,612 --> 00:08:22,443 You look like Julia Child. 66 00:08:31,823 --> 00:08:32,790 What you got? 67 00:08:33,591 --> 00:08:34,649 It's an apple. 68 00:08:37,662 --> 00:08:38,788 How much? 69 00:08:40,732 --> 00:08:41,926 What do you mean? 70 00:08:44,402 --> 00:08:45,835 What have you got? 71 00:08:46,638 --> 00:08:47,627 Half. 72 00:08:48,039 --> 00:08:49,028 Good. 73 00:08:49,340 --> 00:08:51,570 Excuse my German accent. 74 00:08:54,712 --> 00:08:55,872 What have you got? 75 00:08:56,514 --> 00:08:58,448 Missing 25 percent. 76 00:09:07,725 --> 00:09:10,193 - What? - It's missing 25 percent. 77 00:09:16,167 --> 00:09:18,761 That's right. Missing 25 percent. 78 00:09:19,404 --> 00:09:21,929 Is it true intelligent people make better lovers? 79 00:09:26,311 --> 00:09:27,642 What you got? 80 00:09:29,447 --> 00:09:30,778 I got a core. 81 00:09:31,716 --> 00:09:33,240 You owe me 100 percent. 82 00:09:35,019 --> 00:09:36,850 I'll see you in The People's Court. 83 00:09:39,824 --> 00:09:43,590 Everyone please open your books, Chapter 2, Page 26. 84 00:09:44,229 --> 00:09:46,288 Multiplication of fractions... 85 00:09:47,799 --> 00:09:49,130 ...and percentages. 86 00:09:51,102 --> 00:09:52,330 25 percent... 87 00:09:52,871 --> 00:09:53,963 ...50 percent... 88 00:09:54,305 --> 00:09:55,602 ...75 percent... 89 00:09:59,144 --> 00:10:00,372 ...and 100 percent. 90 00:10:01,880 --> 00:10:04,075 Who's calling the shots, ese? 91 00:10:06,384 --> 00:10:07,874 Have you got a slip? 92 00:10:10,722 --> 00:10:12,087 You got a slip? 93 00:10:24,836 --> 00:10:28,431 You'll have to stand in the back until I can get another desk. 94 00:10:28,640 --> 00:10:30,267 You sit right here. 95 00:10:32,777 --> 00:10:37,146 Everyone please read the first paragraph for a second. 96 00:10:42,520 --> 00:10:45,182 - Where's your equipment? - Don't got any. 97 00:10:46,958 --> 00:10:49,256 Got to come to this class prepared. 98 00:10:51,095 --> 00:10:52,926 Do the work in my head. 99 00:10:58,002 --> 00:10:59,663 You know the times tables? 100 00:11:00,538 --> 00:11:01,903 I know the one's... 101 00:11:03,107 --> 00:11:04,301 ...two's... 102 00:11:04,909 --> 00:11:06,103 ...three's. 103 00:11:07,345 --> 00:11:09,939 Finger Man. I heard about you. 104 00:11:12,217 --> 00:11:13,548 Are you the Finger Man? 105 00:11:13,618 --> 00:11:15,449 I'm the Finger Man, too. 106 00:11:15,720 --> 00:11:17,483 Do you know what I can do? 107 00:11:18,456 --> 00:11:20,253 I know how to multiply by nine. 108 00:11:20,725 --> 00:11:23,250 9 x 3. One, two, three. What do you get? 109 00:11:24,462 --> 00:11:25,759 27! 110 00:11:26,931 --> 00:11:29,866 6 x 9. One, two, three, four, five, six. 111 00:11:30,401 --> 00:11:32,892 What do you get? 54! 112 00:11:35,640 --> 00:11:38,268 Do you want a hard one? How about 8 x 9? 113 00:11:41,212 --> 00:11:43,146 What have you got? 72. 114 00:11:45,316 --> 00:11:46,510 Wait a minute. 115 00:11:46,884 --> 00:11:51,150 Please make sure you do problems 1 through 20. Page 26. 116 00:11:51,322 --> 00:11:53,517 Can I have my book, Mr. Escalante? 117 00:11:53,992 --> 00:11:55,892 Don't bring it to class again. 118 00:12:01,299 --> 00:12:02,766 Don't get excited. 119 00:12:04,102 --> 00:12:06,935 Cut me a D like the other profes. 120 00:12:08,439 --> 00:12:09,997 I'll read my funny books... 121 00:12:10,275 --> 00:12:12,607 ...count the holes in the ceiling... 122 00:12:12,944 --> 00:12:14,434 ...kick back. 123 00:12:15,179 --> 00:12:17,340 First thing, I can teach you some manners. 124 00:12:23,621 --> 00:12:25,612 I wouldn't do that if I were you. 125 00:12:25,957 --> 00:12:28,050 Lose a finger, I can't count to ten. 126 00:12:33,464 --> 00:12:35,557 We've seen vatos like you before. 127 00:12:36,167 --> 00:12:37,794 You'll be hurting soon. 128 00:12:39,771 --> 00:12:41,136 Ponte trucha. 129 00:12:49,147 --> 00:12:53,447 I was so worried the kids would know more than me, I'd wake at 5:00 a. M... 130 00:12:53,584 --> 00:12:55,882 ...down my coffee and hit the math text. 131 00:12:56,154 --> 00:12:58,213 I finally get every chapter down... 132 00:12:58,489 --> 00:13:00,480 ...and now they change the book on me. 133 00:13:00,725 --> 00:13:04,388 Math, you either love or hate. You got problems, come see me. 134 00:13:04,729 --> 00:13:06,890 Thanks, Jaime. See you later. 135 00:13:16,507 --> 00:13:19,670 You're in love? Which one? Let me know. 136 00:13:20,011 --> 00:13:21,501 No, that's all right. 137 00:13:21,679 --> 00:13:25,672 - Come on, Johnny, don't be afraid. - I'm not "Johnny." 138 00:13:26,250 --> 00:13:28,741 I know, Tito. Tito Grande. 139 00:13:49,540 --> 00:13:50,768 Angel! 140 00:14:10,828 --> 00:14:11,988 Go get a teacher! 141 00:14:13,064 --> 00:14:14,827 It's Frank Garcia. 142 00:14:15,466 --> 00:14:17,832 When I say Garc�a, you answer, okay? 143 00:14:19,871 --> 00:14:21,168 Are your friends auditing? 144 00:14:21,239 --> 00:14:23,469 I audited them to come with me. 145 00:14:31,649 --> 00:14:34,311 I'm El Cicl�n from Bolivia. 146 00:14:35,019 --> 00:14:36,384 One-man gang. 147 00:14:37,488 --> 00:14:39,683 This is my domain. 148 00:14:41,492 --> 00:14:42,789 Don't give me no gas. 149 00:14:43,361 --> 00:14:46,853 I'll jump on your face, tattoo your chromosomes. 150 00:14:47,165 --> 00:14:50,794 This is basic math, but basic math is too easy for you. 151 00:14:51,269 --> 00:14:53,863 So I'll teach you algebra, because I'm the champ. 152 00:14:54,372 --> 00:14:56,863 If the only thing you can do is add and subtract... 153 00:14:56,941 --> 00:14:59,637 ...you'll be able to do one thing: Pump gas. 154 00:14:59,710 --> 00:15:03,146 Ripping off a gas station is better than working in one. 155 00:15:06,951 --> 00:15:08,441 I'm a tough guy. 156 00:15:08,719 --> 00:15:12,382 Tough guys don't do math, tough guys deep fry chicken for a living. 157 00:15:12,824 --> 00:15:14,815 You want a wing or a leg? 158 00:15:17,328 --> 00:15:19,819 Who ever heard of negative and positive numbers? 159 00:15:20,631 --> 00:15:22,724 Negative numbers are like unemployment. 160 00:15:23,301 --> 00:15:26,202 Ten million people out of work, that's a negative number. 161 00:15:26,304 --> 00:15:29,535 We'll need lots of Kleenex 'cause there's gonna be bloodshed. 162 00:15:29,807 --> 00:15:31,798 Have you ever been to the beach? 163 00:15:34,245 --> 00:15:36,475 Have you ever played with the sand? 164 00:15:38,049 --> 00:15:38,981 Finger Man! 165 00:15:42,487 --> 00:15:44,011 You ever dig a hole? 166 00:15:45,389 --> 00:15:48,085 The sand that comes out of the hole, that's a positive. 167 00:15:48,159 --> 00:15:49,990 The hole is a negative. 168 00:15:52,763 --> 00:15:55,493 That's it. Simple. Anybody can do it. 169 00:15:55,833 --> 00:15:58,961 - 2 + 2 =... 170 00:16:00,171 --> 00:16:01,069 Net Head? 171 00:16:04,475 --> 00:16:05,567 Answer it. 172 00:16:06,777 --> 00:16:08,711 Come on, you know the answer. 173 00:16:10,081 --> 00:16:12,447 - 2 + 2. Fill the hole. 174 00:16:14,018 --> 00:16:16,680 If I had that on my hand, I wouldn't raise it, either. 175 00:16:18,623 --> 00:16:20,989 - 2 + 2 =... 176 00:16:21,259 --> 00:16:23,693 Anybody can do it. Fill the hole. 177 00:16:23,794 --> 00:16:25,591 - 2 + 2 =... 178 00:16:27,765 --> 00:16:29,756 Just fill the hole. 179 00:16:30,034 --> 00:16:31,695 You can do it. 180 00:16:32,136 --> 00:16:34,570 Don't let these burros laugh at you. 181 00:16:35,306 --> 00:16:37,274 - 2 + 2 =... 182 00:16:38,576 --> 00:16:40,567 I'll break your neck like a toothpick. 183 00:16:45,349 --> 00:16:46,475 0. 184 00:16:48,052 --> 00:16:49,212 0? You're right. 185 00:16:49,320 --> 00:16:50,947 Simple. That's it. 186 00:16:51,322 --> 00:16:54,450 - 2 + 2 = 0. He just filled the hole. 187 00:16:55,226 --> 00:16:59,890 Neither the Greeks nor the Romans were capable of using the concept of zero. 188 00:17:00,431 --> 00:17:01,830 It was your ancestors... 189 00:17:01,899 --> 00:17:06,393 ...the Mayas, who first contemplated the zero. The absence of value. 190 00:17:06,771 --> 00:17:07,931 True story. 191 00:17:08,172 --> 00:17:10,402 You burros have math in your blood. 192 00:17:10,775 --> 00:17:14,006 Kimo sabe todo. The man knows everything! 193 00:17:17,148 --> 00:17:21,744 Parenthesis means multiply. Every time you see this, multiply. 194 00:17:21,852 --> 00:17:25,253 A negative times a negative equals a positive. 195 00:17:25,623 --> 00:17:28,421 "A negative times a negative equals a positive." Say it. 196 00:17:28,492 --> 00:17:31,484 "A negative times a negative equals a positive." Say it! 197 00:17:31,562 --> 00:17:34,395 "A negative times a negative equals a positive." 198 00:17:34,665 --> 00:17:35,495 Again! 199 00:17:35,566 --> 00:17:38,057 "A negative times a negative equals a positive." 200 00:17:38,202 --> 00:17:41,194 "A negative times a negative equals a positive." 201 00:17:41,772 --> 00:17:42,830 I can't hear you. 202 00:17:42,907 --> 00:17:45,501 "A negative times a negative equals a positive." 203 00:17:45,576 --> 00:17:46,270 Louder! 204 00:17:46,344 --> 00:17:48,972 "A negative times a negative equals a positive!" 205 00:17:49,213 --> 00:17:50,202 Louder! 206 00:17:50,281 --> 00:17:53,045 "A negative times a negative equals a positive!" 207 00:17:53,618 --> 00:17:55,017 Why? 208 00:17:57,655 --> 00:18:00,749 My point is I don't want to be the principal... 209 00:18:00,992 --> 00:18:05,326 ...of the first school in the history of Los Angeles to lose its accreditation. 210 00:18:05,696 --> 00:18:09,530 I'm the last person to say that this math department couldn't improve. 211 00:18:09,700 --> 00:18:12,134 But if you want higher test scores... 212 00:18:12,203 --> 00:18:15,400 ...start by changing the economic level of this community. 213 00:18:15,806 --> 00:18:20,470 The purpose of this meeting is to review the recommendations for accreditation. 214 00:18:21,379 --> 00:18:22,710 Any suggestions? 215 00:18:25,349 --> 00:18:28,182 I don't think I should be teaching math next semester. 216 00:18:28,586 --> 00:18:31,214 I was hired to be phys. Ed. Instructor. 217 00:18:31,656 --> 00:18:33,317 As I said before... 218 00:18:33,891 --> 00:18:38,590 ...we lack the resources to implement the changes the district demands. 219 00:18:39,897 --> 00:18:43,731 Mr. Sanzaki, you must have at least one comment. 220 00:18:44,402 --> 00:18:47,235 This may not be the right time to say this, but... 221 00:18:48,105 --> 00:18:50,903 ...I'm sorry, but I won't be coming back after Christmas. 222 00:18:51,008 --> 00:18:53,101 I got a job with aerospace. 223 00:18:55,513 --> 00:18:56,673 How much money? 224 00:18:57,114 --> 00:19:01,414 We have the remainder of the year before we're put on probation. 225 00:19:02,019 --> 00:19:05,511 - If we fail, we lose accreditation. - If we fail? 226 00:19:05,856 --> 00:19:08,848 You can't teach logarithms to illiterates. 227 00:19:09,560 --> 00:19:12,893 These kids come to us with barely a 7th grade education. 228 00:19:13,197 --> 00:19:17,031 There isn't a teacher in this room who isn't doing everything he possibly can. 229 00:19:17,535 --> 00:19:19,628 I'm not. I could teach more. 230 00:19:21,772 --> 00:19:24,935 I'm sure Mr. Escalante has good intentions... 231 00:19:25,276 --> 00:19:27,938 ...but he's only been here a few months. 232 00:19:29,647 --> 00:19:33,640 Students will rise to the level of expectations, Se�or Molina. 233 00:19:36,654 --> 00:19:38,554 What do you need, Mr. Escalante? 234 00:19:39,457 --> 00:19:41,948 Ganas. All we need is ganas. 235 00:19:42,059 --> 00:19:43,048 What's ganas? 236 00:19:47,031 --> 00:19:50,023 We will begin each class with a quiz. 237 00:19:53,370 --> 00:19:57,204 There will be no free rides, no excuses. 238 00:19:57,541 --> 00:20:00,374 You already have two strikes against you. 239 00:20:00,711 --> 00:20:03,043 There are some people in this world... 240 00:20:03,380 --> 00:20:06,543 ...who assume that you know less than you do... 241 00:20:06,884 --> 00:20:10,718 ...because of your name and your complexion... 242 00:20:11,055 --> 00:20:14,047 ...but math is the great equalizer. 243 00:20:15,726 --> 00:20:18,388 When you go for a job, the employer... 244 00:20:18,729 --> 00:20:21,630 ...will not want to hear your problems. Neither do I. 245 00:20:21,899 --> 00:20:24,891 You'll work harder than you ever worked before. 246 00:20:25,736 --> 00:20:28,728 And the only thing I ask from you is ganas... 247 00:20:29,073 --> 00:20:31,405 ...desire... a haircut. 248 00:20:32,143 --> 00:20:35,738 If you don't have the ganas, I will give it to you because I am an expert. 249 00:20:35,813 --> 00:20:38,077 Today is Monday, tomorrow is Wednesday... 250 00:20:38,249 --> 00:20:41,013 ...Friday is payday, the weekly test. 251 00:20:41,118 --> 00:20:42,676 There will be no diagonal vision. 252 00:20:42,753 --> 00:20:45,813 Keep your eyes on your own paper. You have 10 minutes to finish. 253 00:20:45,890 --> 00:20:50,623 If you finish early, start the assignment on the board. No questions? Good. 254 00:20:53,697 --> 00:20:56,188 �Angel, v�monos! 255 00:21:06,844 --> 00:21:08,835 I was said to go here. 256 00:21:14,919 --> 00:21:16,443 Nice knowing you. 257 00:21:17,521 --> 00:21:19,682 Have a good day. Arrivederci! 258 00:21:20,124 --> 00:21:22,957 You're in luck. Take the seat. 259 00:21:23,661 --> 00:21:27,153 Relax, take Sominex. Don't sleep in my class. 260 00:21:28,432 --> 00:21:30,366 I take that as an insult. 261 00:21:54,325 --> 00:21:57,988 Kimo, I want to talk to you about the class. 262 00:21:58,562 --> 00:22:00,587 You ain't got a seat. Don't give me no gas. 263 00:22:00,664 --> 00:22:02,962 I know about that. It was a mistake. 264 00:22:03,100 --> 00:22:05,432 I'm gonna fly straight, but I got a problem. 265 00:22:05,502 --> 00:22:06,662 Yeah, me. 266 00:22:07,004 --> 00:22:08,494 Seriously. Books. 267 00:22:08,572 --> 00:22:10,836 The homies can't see me haul them around. 268 00:22:11,175 --> 00:22:13,769 You don't want anyone to think you're intelligent. 269 00:22:13,844 --> 00:22:17,177 Maybe I can have two books, keep one stashed at home. 270 00:22:18,849 --> 00:22:22,683 I'll cut you a deal. I'll give you three books. 271 00:22:23,020 --> 00:22:25,511 Take one home. One for your class. 272 00:22:25,756 --> 00:22:27,348 This one is broken. 273 00:22:32,863 --> 00:22:36,458 One for your locker, so nobody sees you carrying it around. 274 00:22:36,533 --> 00:22:37,795 Easily understood? 275 00:22:37,868 --> 00:22:39,130 What do I get? 276 00:22:40,204 --> 00:22:41,865 Protection, Kimo. 277 00:22:42,206 --> 00:22:44,367 Protecci�n, understand? 278 00:22:46,110 --> 00:22:47,441 I understand. 279 00:22:49,213 --> 00:22:50,874 I understand. 280 00:22:53,384 --> 00:22:56,547 That's the only reason I'm still in Kimo's class. 281 00:22:56,654 --> 00:22:59,418 Don't tell her that you dig her. 282 00:22:59,490 --> 00:23:02,220 That's the worst thing you can do with a woman. 283 00:23:09,066 --> 00:23:12,229 I'm fed up with this pel�n we got for a teacher. 284 00:23:12,903 --> 00:23:15,064 Escalante has a bug up his ass. 285 00:23:15,306 --> 00:23:19,470 He's from South America. He's probably a Nazi come out of hiding. 286 00:23:19,576 --> 00:23:23,068 Don't you know? Garfield can't get accredited. 287 00:23:23,480 --> 00:23:26,643 Only teachers who act like assholes will keep their jobs. 288 00:23:26,917 --> 00:23:29,750 What if we all decide not to take this test? 289 00:23:30,254 --> 00:23:32,085 He can't fail the whole class. 290 00:23:32,423 --> 00:23:34,254 Mutiny. That's cool. 291 00:23:40,264 --> 00:23:41,925 See you guys later. 292 00:23:49,273 --> 00:23:52,606 Camejo thinks she's hot because she dates gabachos. 293 00:23:56,613 --> 00:23:59,275 If we don't do better today, heads will roll. 294 00:23:59,350 --> 00:24:02,683 I've never gotten lower than a B+ in my life. 295 00:24:03,120 --> 00:24:05,953 Because you take those Mickey Mouse classes. 296 00:24:06,590 --> 00:24:10,253 Always get an A. Here you have a chance for a solid D. 297 00:24:14,965 --> 00:24:16,626 You got 10 minutes. 298 00:24:20,471 --> 00:24:21,961 Here he comes. 299 00:24:23,374 --> 00:24:24,966 Watch this. 300 00:24:28,145 --> 00:24:29,203 What's wrong with you? 301 00:24:29,813 --> 00:24:31,474 I'm not taking the quiz. 302 00:24:32,649 --> 00:24:34,708 You didn't turn in your homework. 303 00:24:35,152 --> 00:24:36,483 My goat ate it. 304 00:24:41,658 --> 00:24:45,150 You don't do your homework, you don't get a ticket to watch the show. 305 00:24:46,997 --> 00:24:48,396 Give her the chair! 306 00:24:50,801 --> 00:24:51,790 Shit. 307 00:24:59,343 --> 00:25:01,174 Chair! Chair! Chair! 308 00:25:10,854 --> 00:25:12,082 Shut up! 309 00:25:16,026 --> 00:25:19,018 Get back to your tests. You've got less than nine minutes. 310 00:25:24,101 --> 00:25:25,762 Now you're the show. 311 00:25:27,704 --> 00:25:31,868 What's the matter with you? Are you the dumb student? Come on! 312 00:25:46,890 --> 00:25:48,221 3:00. 313 00:25:48,792 --> 00:25:50,783 You'll have to do it anyway. 314 00:27:49,012 --> 00:27:50,343 Kids go to bed? 315 00:27:52,916 --> 00:27:54,406 Papa go to work? 316 00:27:56,520 --> 00:27:58,351 Can I fix you something to eat? 317 00:28:03,360 --> 00:28:06,352 Mija, could you please turn off that light? 318 00:28:37,060 --> 00:28:38,721 Orale, homeboy. 319 00:28:39,563 --> 00:28:40,894 Teacher time, ese. 320 00:28:47,070 --> 00:28:49,061 Tell Kimo I say, "�Qu� hubo?", ese. 321 00:28:49,406 --> 00:28:51,067 Oh, shit man! 322 00:28:59,082 --> 00:29:01,414 Green light, red light? 323 00:29:01,752 --> 00:29:03,083 Anybody? 324 00:29:05,422 --> 00:29:08,084 Late! Late, Angel! 325 00:29:12,829 --> 00:29:14,820 - Go see the counselor. - Come on, Kimo. 326 00:29:15,265 --> 00:29:19,429 Go to wood shop, make a shoeshine box. You'll need it. 327 00:29:21,938 --> 00:29:23,929 You're the man, you know. 328 00:29:26,109 --> 00:29:30,944 Why don't you put them in college, huh? So dumb taco benders like me... 329 00:29:31,615 --> 00:29:33,606 ...can pick their vegetables... 330 00:29:34,117 --> 00:29:35,948 ...collect their garbage... 331 00:29:36,453 --> 00:29:38,614 ...clip their poodle's toenails. 332 00:29:48,131 --> 00:29:49,792 I may be a sinner... 333 00:29:50,867 --> 00:29:53,199 ...but I'm willing to pay for my sins. 334 00:29:55,806 --> 00:29:59,139 One-shot deal. Go sit down. See you at 3:00. 335 00:30:02,813 --> 00:30:04,144 Go to hell. 336 00:30:07,818 --> 00:30:09,979 I got more bad news for you. 337 00:30:10,320 --> 00:30:13,483 What I'm going to say will trip you out. 338 00:30:15,325 --> 00:30:17,657 Mr. Escalante, I forgot my pencil. 339 00:30:19,496 --> 00:30:21,157 He can have mine. 340 00:30:22,833 --> 00:30:24,664 Today is my last day. 341 00:30:36,847 --> 00:30:38,678 Did you enjoy your taquitos? 342 00:30:43,520 --> 00:30:45,511 Except for one thing. 343 00:30:46,423 --> 00:30:48,186 Someone doesn't know how to add. 344 00:30:50,193 --> 00:30:51,854 She should be back in school. 345 00:31:02,372 --> 00:31:05,864 Papa, this is Mr. Escalante, my math teacher. 346 00:31:15,118 --> 00:31:16,779 Can you sit with us? 347 00:31:18,321 --> 00:31:20,983 Anita, bring us a couple of beers. 348 00:31:25,729 --> 00:31:28,061 You should get another waitress. 349 00:31:30,734 --> 00:31:35,068 Ana can be the first in your family to graduate and go to college. 350 00:31:36,006 --> 00:31:37,997 I thank you for your concern. 351 00:31:38,909 --> 00:31:41,571 Her mother, sisters, and brothers work here. 352 00:31:42,078 --> 00:31:45,570 This is a family business. She is needed. 353 00:31:46,917 --> 00:31:49,909 She could help the family more by getting an education. 354 00:31:51,421 --> 00:31:55,414 She'd probably get pregnant. She wouldn't finish college. 355 00:31:56,426 --> 00:31:59,259 Anita, go help your mom in the kitchen. 356 00:32:01,932 --> 00:32:04,423 She talks about going to medical school. 357 00:32:06,503 --> 00:32:07,663 I don't think so. 358 00:32:10,640 --> 00:32:12,904 She should make her own choices. 359 00:32:18,114 --> 00:32:19,775 She'll just get fat. 360 00:32:20,116 --> 00:32:23,608 She'll waste her life here. She's a top kid! 361 00:32:24,788 --> 00:32:28,280 I started washing dishes for a nickel an hour. 362 00:32:28,625 --> 00:32:30,616 Now I own this place. 363 00:32:32,028 --> 00:32:33,518 Did I waste my life? 364 00:32:33,864 --> 00:32:36,856 I washed dishes too when I came to America. 365 00:32:37,033 --> 00:32:38,022 Good! 366 00:32:38,468 --> 00:32:41,130 Put on an apron and give us a hand. 367 00:32:42,172 --> 00:32:45,107 Your husband comes to my restaurant, eats... 368 00:32:45,542 --> 00:32:47,134 ...then insults me. 369 00:32:47,310 --> 00:32:49,540 Excuse my husband, Mr. Delgado. 370 00:32:50,814 --> 00:32:53,044 He just wants what's best for Ana. 371 00:32:55,886 --> 00:32:59,481 She could go to college, then teach you how to run the place. 372 00:33:00,156 --> 00:33:01,316 Professor? 373 00:33:02,959 --> 00:33:06,122 I don't want your money and I don't need your business. 374 00:33:08,498 --> 00:33:10,329 Skip it. Tip. 375 00:33:13,670 --> 00:33:17,037 He puts hot chili in his dip to sell extra beer. 376 00:33:33,023 --> 00:33:34,422 Dog, dog, dog, dog! 377 00:33:38,361 --> 00:33:40,693 Everybody look at the board. 378 00:33:41,197 --> 00:33:45,691 Will someone please read for me what's on the board? Anybody. 379 00:33:46,036 --> 00:33:49,699 Juan has five times as many girlfriends as Pedro. 380 00:33:50,140 --> 00:33:53,109 Carlos has one girlfriend less than Pedro. 381 00:33:53,543 --> 00:33:56,876 If their total number of girlfriends is 20... 382 00:33:56,947 --> 00:33:59,609 ...how many does each gigolo have? 383 00:34:01,051 --> 00:34:03,042 Late! Late! 384 00:34:03,186 --> 00:34:05,347 Late! Late! 385 00:34:11,394 --> 00:34:14,557 How many girlfriends does each gigolo have? Anybody. 386 00:34:15,231 --> 00:34:17,893 You think you got it, Einstein? 387 00:34:18,134 --> 00:34:22,628 Juan is x. Carlos is y. Pedro is x + y. 388 00:34:23,073 --> 00:34:25,234 Is Pedro bisexual, or what? 389 00:34:25,909 --> 00:34:29,242 I have a terrible feeling about you. 390 00:34:32,015 --> 00:34:34,313 5x = Juan's girlfriends. 391 00:34:34,985 --> 00:34:36,247 You're good now... 392 00:34:36,319 --> 00:34:40,483 ...but you'll end up barefoot, pregnant and in the kitchen. 393 00:34:41,324 --> 00:34:43,315 Can you get negative girlfriends? 394 00:34:43,560 --> 00:34:45,221 No, just negative boyfriends. 395 00:34:45,428 --> 00:34:48,920 Please forgive them, for they know not what they do! 396 00:34:49,933 --> 00:34:52,766 Carlos has x - 5 girlfriends, �qu� no? 397 00:34:53,103 --> 00:34:54,934 "Que no" is right. Que no. 398 00:34:55,972 --> 00:34:57,963 The answer to my prayers! 399 00:34:58,174 --> 00:34:59,607 May I go to the restroom? 400 00:35:00,944 --> 00:35:03,276 In 10 minutes. Hold it. 401 00:35:06,282 --> 00:35:07,442 Hit it. 402 00:35:07,784 --> 00:35:09,775 It's a trick problem, Mr. Kimo. 403 00:35:10,120 --> 00:35:13,419 You need to know how many girlfriends they have in common. 404 00:35:15,125 --> 00:35:17,116 It's not that they're stupid. 405 00:35:17,927 --> 00:35:19,519 They just don't know anything. 406 00:35:19,729 --> 00:35:20,718 I'm wrong? 407 00:35:21,297 --> 00:35:23,788 X = Pedro's girlfriends. 408 00:35:24,134 --> 00:35:26,466 5x = Juan's girlfriends. 409 00:35:26,803 --> 00:35:29,772 X - 1 = Carlos's girlfriends. 410 00:35:29,839 --> 00:35:33,570 (x + 5x) + (x -1) = 20. 411 00:35:33,877 --> 00:35:35,344 So, x = 3. 412 00:35:42,485 --> 00:35:44,146 Good to see you. 413 00:35:44,754 --> 00:35:47,917 This makes no sense unless we see how it works in the real world. 414 00:35:48,491 --> 00:35:53,155 Could I get a couple of gigolos for a practical demonstration? 415 00:35:53,396 --> 00:35:55,728 No, no. Just kidding. 416 00:36:34,370 --> 00:36:36,201 What kind of math is this? 417 00:36:36,706 --> 00:36:39,368 The one that's up right now is calculus. 418 00:36:39,709 --> 00:36:41,540 You'll get it in college. 419 00:36:41,878 --> 00:36:44,711 My daughter uses this program in her high school. 420 00:36:58,461 --> 00:37:00,691 I want to teach calculus next year. 421 00:37:04,234 --> 00:37:06,225 Boy, that's a jump. 422 00:37:09,906 --> 00:37:14,240 That's ridiculous. They haven't had trig or math analysis. 423 00:37:14,811 --> 00:37:16,472 They can take them this summer. 424 00:37:16,746 --> 00:37:18,907 Our best students in summer school? 425 00:37:19,149 --> 00:37:20,810 From 7:00 to 12:00. 426 00:37:21,251 --> 00:37:24,584 Every day, including Saturdays. That would do it. 427 00:37:28,258 --> 00:37:31,921 Summer classrooms are reserved for remedial courses. 428 00:37:32,929 --> 00:37:35,830 To turn this school around, start from the top. 429 00:37:36,933 --> 00:37:39,424 Mr. Escalante, don't lecture us. 430 00:37:39,836 --> 00:37:43,499 Our kids can't handle calculus. We don't even have the books. 431 00:37:44,007 --> 00:37:48,000 If they pass the Advanced Placement Test, they get college credit. 432 00:37:48,444 --> 00:37:50,435 There are some teachers here... 433 00:37:50,780 --> 00:37:53,943 ...who couldn't pass the Advanced Placement Test. 434 00:37:54,851 --> 00:37:57,115 You think you can make this fly? 435 00:38:04,627 --> 00:38:06,618 I teach calculus or... 436 00:38:06,963 --> 00:38:08,521 ...have a good day. 437 00:38:10,300 --> 00:38:13,463 If this man can walk in here... 438 00:38:14,070 --> 00:38:17,870 ...and dictate his own terms, over my objections... 439 00:38:19,209 --> 00:38:22,269 ...I see no reason to continue as department chair. 440 00:38:24,547 --> 00:38:26,708 Don't take this personally. 441 00:38:28,484 --> 00:38:30,816 I'm thinking about those kids. 442 00:38:33,156 --> 00:38:35,989 If they try and don't succeed... 443 00:38:37,327 --> 00:38:40,490 ...you'll shatter what little self-confidence they have. 444 00:38:43,833 --> 00:38:47,166 These aren't the types that bounce back. 445 00:38:49,839 --> 00:38:51,500 Have a good day. 446 00:39:19,602 --> 00:39:22,264 Kimo, it stinks like last year in here. 447 00:39:25,375 --> 00:39:27,366 Somebody give Claudia an orange. 448 00:39:28,878 --> 00:39:31,210 Okay, okay! Sit down! 449 00:39:34,717 --> 00:39:38,915 You think I want to do this? The Japanese pay me. 450 00:39:39,522 --> 00:39:44,084 They're tired of making everything. They want you to pull your own weight... 451 00:39:44,727 --> 00:39:47,560 ...so they can go take vacations on Mount Fuji. 452 00:39:49,232 --> 00:39:53,225 Kimo, I thought this room was supposed to be air-conditioned. 453 00:39:54,237 --> 00:39:56,569 You should think cool. 454 00:39:58,574 --> 00:39:59,734 Think... 455 00:39:59,976 --> 00:40:01,307 Cool. 456 00:40:01,911 --> 00:40:02,969 Think... 457 00:40:03,413 --> 00:40:04,744 Cool. 458 00:40:08,318 --> 00:40:09,649 Cool! 459 00:40:23,433 --> 00:40:27,597 I get this letter saying I'm fired because of Proposition 13. 460 00:40:27,837 --> 00:40:29,828 I'm down to $936. 461 00:40:30,273 --> 00:40:33,106 I invest $100 in resumes and buy this suit. 462 00:40:33,509 --> 00:40:36,000 I hit every insurance company in the city. 463 00:40:36,446 --> 00:40:39,210 My wife wants us to move into her parents' rec room. 464 00:40:39,282 --> 00:40:43,616 Two weeks later I get another letter telling me to go back to work. 465 00:40:43,853 --> 00:40:45,343 How do you like the suit? 466 00:40:45,521 --> 00:40:47,853 - Fabulous. - How about the color? 467 00:40:50,059 --> 00:40:51,822 Welcome back, pel�n! 468 00:41:36,406 --> 00:41:38,738 - You okay? - Yeah, I'm okay. 469 00:41:39,175 --> 00:41:40,164 Sure? 470 00:41:40,410 --> 00:41:42,571 Yes! I said I was fine. 471 00:41:50,920 --> 00:41:54,083 We will go step by step, inch by inch. 472 00:41:54,490 --> 00:41:57,823 Calculus was not made to be easy. It already is. 473 00:41:57,927 --> 00:42:00,418 Remember the good times we had last summer? 474 00:42:01,030 --> 00:42:04,693 Remember when things were really jumping good? 475 00:42:05,935 --> 00:42:09,769 That's Gone With tAhe Wind. Now it's The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. 476 00:42:10,039 --> 00:42:14,442 Come on, a contract? You mean you can't trust us by now? 477 00:42:16,045 --> 00:42:20,709 Those of you who commit will be preparing for the AdVanced Placement Test. 478 00:42:21,050 --> 00:42:23,541 Have this signed before class tomorrow. 479 00:42:23,786 --> 00:42:28,450 We come in an hour early, take your class two periods and stay until 5:00? 480 00:42:28,691 --> 00:42:29,885 Believe it or don't. 481 00:42:29,959 --> 00:42:33,451 We have to come on Saturdays? And no vacations? 482 00:42:33,796 --> 00:42:36,287 Pass the A.P. And you get college credit. 483 00:42:36,566 --> 00:42:40,559 - Big deal. - We're seniors. We get to slack off. 484 00:42:41,471 --> 00:42:46,306 Can you make it Saturday morning after playing in your band Friday nights? 485 00:42:47,443 --> 00:42:50,071 I know you love scaring us into doing stuff. 486 00:42:50,746 --> 00:42:53,078 But that gets old real fast. 487 00:42:57,520 --> 00:42:58,851 Hey, Kimo. 488 00:42:58,921 --> 00:43:01,412 You proud of me? I'm the first dude here! 489 00:43:02,492 --> 00:43:04,153 What's calculus? 490 00:43:11,434 --> 00:43:15,336 Calculus is math that Sir Isaac Newton invented... 491 00:43:15,438 --> 00:43:20,273 ...to figure out planet orbits. But he never told anybody about it... 492 00:43:20,343 --> 00:43:24,507 ...until this other scientist claimed he had invented calculus. 493 00:43:24,780 --> 00:43:27,146 But the guy was so stupid he got it all wrong... 494 00:43:27,216 --> 00:43:31,380 ...so Newton went public to fix his mistakes. Isn't that neat? 495 00:43:31,854 --> 00:43:34,186 For a genius, Newton was an idiot. 496 00:43:34,457 --> 00:43:37,620 If I invent something, I'll make sure to get paid. 497 00:43:38,027 --> 00:43:41,519 I hope this isn't an excuse to stay out all hours. 498 00:43:42,031 --> 00:43:44,295 Trust me, Mom. Sign it. 499 00:43:44,634 --> 00:43:46,864 Boys don't like it if you're smart. 500 00:43:47,203 --> 00:43:51,867 I'm doing this so I don't have to depend on some dumb guy for the rest of my life. 501 00:44:02,485 --> 00:44:03,645 Thank you. 502 00:44:06,155 --> 00:44:09,716 You don't have it signed, you don't have a ticket to watch the show. 503 00:44:09,859 --> 00:44:11,690 Thank you, Mr. Kung Fu. 504 00:44:13,663 --> 00:44:15,654 Mr. Blue Eyes, thank you. 505 00:44:15,898 --> 00:44:17,889 Elizabeth, my Taylor! 506 00:44:18,334 --> 00:44:19,995 Sophia, my Loren. 507 00:44:20,336 --> 00:44:22,998 Get a haircut. How many times I got to tell you? 508 00:44:24,173 --> 00:44:26,164 Red, get a new jacket. 509 00:44:29,011 --> 00:44:30,842 Clint, forget your gun? 510 00:44:31,180 --> 00:44:32,670 Unfold it. 511 00:44:38,187 --> 00:44:39,518 Hey, you didn't... 512 00:44:39,855 --> 00:44:41,413 Get out of the way. 513 00:44:42,191 --> 00:44:44,625 - You didn't sign it. - I'm putting school on hold. 514 00:44:44,694 --> 00:44:46,355 Go back until you sign it. 515 00:44:47,196 --> 00:44:50,859 My uncle offered me a job operating a forklift weekends. 516 00:44:51,100 --> 00:44:52,192 So what? 517 00:44:52,768 --> 00:44:55,601 Two years in the union and I'll make more than you. 518 00:44:57,039 --> 00:45:00,873 The money I'll be making will buy me a new Trans Am. 519 00:45:01,277 --> 00:45:05,441 Wouldn't you rather be designing these than repairing them? 520 00:45:05,715 --> 00:45:08,377 You can't even do that. They got fuel injection. 521 00:45:08,718 --> 00:45:11,710 - You're going to strip my gears. - What's the problem? 522 00:45:14,890 --> 00:45:16,551 Don't panic, Johnny. 523 00:45:16,692 --> 00:45:19,183 Just watch out for the other guy. 524 00:45:21,631 --> 00:45:23,223 - Right or left? - Where are we going? 525 00:45:23,299 --> 00:45:25,563 - Right or left! - Go right! 526 00:45:36,579 --> 00:45:39,980 All you see is the turn. You don't see the road ahead. 527 00:45:47,590 --> 00:45:50,423 Open the gate. We're going to be late. 528 00:45:51,427 --> 00:45:53,088 Why are you here so early? 529 00:45:53,162 --> 00:45:55,653 We're going to Mr. Escalante's class. 530 00:46:00,536 --> 00:46:02,868 Wake up. Drink some coffee. 531 00:46:08,277 --> 00:46:10,939 One, you got the graph right here. 532 00:46:11,147 --> 00:46:14,310 Two, this is the most important part. Right here. 533 00:46:14,784 --> 00:46:16,775 The radius of rotation. 534 00:46:17,119 --> 00:46:20,282 That's it. Anybody got any questions? 535 00:46:22,291 --> 00:46:25,783 Anybody can do it if you remember one basic element: 536 00:46:26,128 --> 00:46:27,686 The element of surprise. 537 00:46:27,763 --> 00:46:29,754 Stay awake! Wake up! 538 00:46:30,132 --> 00:46:33,295 Wake up! Bring toothpicks to pinch open your eyes. 539 00:46:33,703 --> 00:46:35,364 Do you understand, Johnny? 540 00:46:35,538 --> 00:46:38,473 I was swimming with dolphins, whispering imaginary numbers... 541 00:46:38,541 --> 00:46:41,135 ...looking for the fourth dimension. 542 00:46:41,811 --> 00:46:44,302 Go back to sleep. That's very good. 543 00:46:44,513 --> 00:46:46,174 Any questions? 544 00:46:46,582 --> 00:46:48,914 Yes? No? Nothing? Okay. 545 00:47:05,000 --> 00:47:07,332 You should have it by now. 546 00:47:08,838 --> 00:47:10,999 What's the answer? Anybody? 547 00:47:13,609 --> 00:47:15,338 We're going backwards. 548 00:47:15,411 --> 00:47:17,845 You're fooling around too much on the weekend. 549 00:47:17,947 --> 00:47:20,609 This girl's got to do some work from the neck up. 550 00:47:21,517 --> 00:47:23,508 We'll have to stay late again. 551 00:47:26,122 --> 00:47:28,613 We can have pizza delivered. 552 00:47:29,191 --> 00:47:32,683 We can get fried chicken, cheeseburgers. 553 00:47:33,429 --> 00:47:37,763 Donations? You owe me money. You don't deserve the grades you get. 554 00:47:42,037 --> 00:47:44,528 Are you late for another date? 555 00:47:44,874 --> 00:47:47,434 She has more boyfriends than Elizabeth Taylor! 556 00:47:50,045 --> 00:47:53,913 I don't appreciate you using my personal life to entertain this class. 557 00:48:22,912 --> 00:48:25,073 Everything is falling apart. 558 00:48:25,181 --> 00:48:27,342 My boyfriend is freaking out! 559 00:48:27,616 --> 00:48:30,949 School sucks. I'm in that classroom all day, Kimo. 560 00:48:31,754 --> 00:48:36,248 Look at my clothes and my hair. I can't even comb it. I hate my life. 561 00:48:39,428 --> 00:48:41,259 So what's the problem? 562 00:49:28,177 --> 00:49:32,841 You're going to have to bring him in. I'm not a doctor, Ma'am. 563 00:49:33,349 --> 00:49:36,682 There's no way. I don't do diagnosis. 564 00:49:44,393 --> 00:49:47,055 Are we going to see the doctor before next week? 565 00:49:47,396 --> 00:49:49,125 Hold on. �Seguro? 566 00:49:51,066 --> 00:49:52,158 Medi-Cal? 567 00:49:52,735 --> 00:49:54,532 How are you going to pay for this? 568 00:49:54,603 --> 00:49:57,538 If we could pay for it, we'd go to a regular hospital. 569 00:49:57,740 --> 00:50:00,072 My grandmother will get pneumonia waiting. 570 00:50:00,342 --> 00:50:02,674 Take a seat and we'll call your number. 571 00:50:02,778 --> 00:50:06,942 You have to bring him in. There's no way around it. 572 00:50:08,350 --> 00:50:11,513 I understand that, but you have to bring him in. 573 00:50:20,029 --> 00:50:21,690 Try the shortcut. 574 00:50:21,931 --> 00:50:24,923 This is easy. Baby stuff for Boy Scouts. 575 00:50:25,200 --> 00:50:26,861 My mind don't work this way. 576 00:50:27,202 --> 00:50:32,037 Tic-tac-toe. It's a piece of cake, upside down. Watch for the green light. 577 00:50:38,047 --> 00:50:40,538 I've been with you guys for two years! 578 00:50:40,683 --> 00:50:44,676 Everyone knows I'm the dumbest! I can't handle calculus! 579 00:50:45,888 --> 00:50:49,119 They have a better chance on the A.P. Test without me. 580 00:50:51,293 --> 00:50:52,282 Don't laugh! 581 00:50:54,897 --> 00:50:57,127 Laugh! You're breaking our hearts. 582 00:50:57,466 --> 00:50:58,797 Don't do this. 583 00:50:58,867 --> 00:51:03,270 He'll sacrifice himself to benefit the team. Do you have the ganas! 584 00:51:04,073 --> 00:51:05,233 I have the ganas. 585 00:51:05,407 --> 00:51:07,034 - You want me to do it for you? - Yes! 586 00:51:07,109 --> 00:51:09,043 You're supposed to say no! 587 00:51:09,912 --> 00:51:11,846 I'm going to have to get tough. 588 00:51:11,981 --> 00:51:14,541 We'll have to work right through Christmas break. 589 00:51:23,258 --> 00:51:26,091 The counselor was just here looking for you. 590 00:51:27,096 --> 00:51:30,088 Something about cosmetology classes. 591 00:51:30,766 --> 00:51:33,428 He says, there's three different levels. 592 00:51:33,769 --> 00:51:38,263 One for boys, one for girls and one for I don't know what. Go find out. 593 00:51:38,507 --> 00:51:40,338 Kimo, listen. It's cool. 594 00:51:40,476 --> 00:51:42,808 - My grandmother... - Clock out. 595 00:51:43,612 --> 00:51:45,773 Game's over. You lose. 596 00:51:46,615 --> 00:51:48,947 You never listen to nobody, man! 597 00:51:51,453 --> 00:51:53,944 Adi�s. Why don't you... 598 00:51:54,123 --> 00:51:57,251 ...send me some postcards? Or call me on the phone, let me know... 599 00:51:57,326 --> 00:51:59,317 ...how you're doing? We love you. 600 00:52:02,965 --> 00:52:04,956 Kimo Sabe this, cabr�n! 601 00:52:12,141 --> 00:52:15,235 Pancho, that guy has a bigger problem than you. 602 00:52:17,479 --> 00:52:20,141 Tic-tac-toe. 603 00:52:20,816 --> 00:52:21,714 Simple. 604 00:52:22,651 --> 00:52:26,143 No. She's a little sloppy with her homework. 605 00:52:26,488 --> 00:52:28,513 Dad, get off the phone so we can eat. 606 00:52:29,992 --> 00:52:31,823 No, she's a top student. 607 00:52:33,328 --> 00:52:37,992 You're father works 60 hours a week, then volunteers to teach night school. 608 00:52:38,167 --> 00:52:40,328 Merry Christmas to you, too. 609 00:52:42,738 --> 00:52:46,071 Now he's visiting junior high schools in his spare time. 610 00:52:48,677 --> 00:52:50,338 Corn and potatoes? 611 00:52:50,546 --> 00:52:54,038 What happened to the lomo montado pica a lo macho? 612 00:52:55,884 --> 00:52:59,047 Jaime, I don't want you to teach this holiday. 613 00:53:02,191 --> 00:53:03,681 No teaching. 614 00:53:07,696 --> 00:53:09,857 I don't understand this problem. 615 00:53:10,199 --> 00:53:13,862 His own son has problems with math. Give me that book. 616 00:53:13,969 --> 00:53:16,733 - No books at the table. - Go wash your hands. 617 00:53:21,543 --> 00:53:22,874 I'll get it. 618 00:53:26,782 --> 00:53:28,374 You see what I mean? 619 00:53:50,172 --> 00:53:52,504 I've seen you do a lot of underhanded tricks... 620 00:53:52,574 --> 00:53:57,068 ...but bringing your abuelita to my house at Christmastime, come on. 621 00:53:57,579 --> 00:54:00,412 I need calculus to take me to a good career, Johnny. 622 00:54:02,417 --> 00:54:04,078 Something smells good. 623 00:54:11,093 --> 00:54:14,290 "On the first day of Christmas A cholo came to me" 624 00:54:15,430 --> 00:54:17,421 This is what's given. 625 00:54:18,033 --> 00:54:21,434 We're looking for the area in the first quadrant bounded by the curve. 626 00:54:21,503 --> 00:54:23,130 What are the limits? Anybody. 627 00:54:23,205 --> 00:54:24,797 0 to pi/2, sir. 628 00:54:24,973 --> 00:54:26,304 Wrong. Lupe. 629 00:54:26,675 --> 00:54:28,267 0 to pi/2? 630 00:54:29,444 --> 00:54:32,277 What is wrong with you? This is review. 631 00:54:32,481 --> 00:54:34,142 I checked my work twice. 632 00:54:34,516 --> 00:54:35,881 Check it again. 633 00:54:36,018 --> 00:54:37,952 I got the same answer as the gordita. 634 00:54:38,787 --> 00:54:40,618 Don't call me gordita, pendejo. 635 00:54:40,756 --> 00:54:42,747 It's 0 to pi/2, sir. 636 00:54:42,991 --> 00:54:44,982 Yeah, I got the same thing. 637 00:54:45,794 --> 00:54:50,458 You should know this! What is wrong with you? This is review! 638 00:54:51,066 --> 00:54:53,227 You act like a blind man in a dark room... 639 00:54:53,402 --> 00:54:56,667 ...looking for a black cat that isn't there! 640 00:54:57,306 --> 00:55:01,640 I don't believe it. It's giving me a shot from the back! No way! 641 00:55:04,313 --> 00:55:06,543 Kimo finally blew a head gasket. 642 00:55:07,816 --> 00:55:09,477 It's a pen. 643 00:55:10,853 --> 00:55:12,411 It's a pencil. 644 00:55:14,156 --> 00:55:15,714 It's a chair. 645 00:55:16,992 --> 00:55:18,357 It's a light. 646 00:55:20,662 --> 00:55:22,220 It's a window. 647 00:55:23,899 --> 00:55:27,062 It's in the room, on the table. 648 00:55:27,669 --> 00:55:29,330 It's 10:00. 649 00:55:33,909 --> 00:55:35,240 Un momento, por favor. 650 00:55:35,344 --> 00:55:37,505 One moment, please. 651 00:56:32,334 --> 00:56:34,165 Page 456, please. 652 00:56:35,904 --> 00:56:38,065 Come on, Page 456. 653 00:56:38,307 --> 00:56:40,571 Shut up and sit down. 654 00:56:46,415 --> 00:56:48,076 We told him to take it easy. 655 00:56:48,317 --> 00:56:51,650 It's our fault. We sit back and watch him burn in. 656 00:56:52,087 --> 00:56:53,748 It's "burn out." 657 00:56:54,756 --> 00:56:57,748 The man brought it on himself. He was asking for trouble. 658 00:56:57,993 --> 00:56:59,324 How can you say that? 659 00:56:59,494 --> 00:57:01,257 You wanna-be cholo asshole. 660 00:57:05,767 --> 00:57:07,598 That's disgusting! 661 00:57:08,603 --> 00:57:10,935 You want me? I'll kick your ass! 662 00:57:11,273 --> 00:57:12,433 It's Molina! 663 00:57:12,774 --> 00:57:16,767 Break it up! Pancho, just break it up. 664 00:57:17,112 --> 00:57:18,272 Settle down. 665 00:57:18,380 --> 00:57:20,541 - Later, dude. - Settle down, Angel. 666 00:57:26,822 --> 00:57:28,653 Mr. Escalante is okay. 667 00:57:29,925 --> 00:57:33,588 He had a mild heart attack and he's under observation. 668 00:57:34,796 --> 00:57:37,287 Mr. Schloss is your substitute. 669 00:57:38,133 --> 00:57:42,968 Out of respect to Mr. Escalante, please give him your undivided attention. 670 00:57:44,306 --> 00:57:46,968 I don't want any more trouble from this room. 671 00:57:48,310 --> 00:57:51,108 Pancho, you come with me. Angel, let's go. 672 00:57:54,716 --> 00:57:56,377 Tito, take your seat. 673 00:58:02,324 --> 00:58:04,952 Mr. Molina has informed me that... 674 00:58:05,160 --> 00:58:08,493 ...you have your A.P. Calculus exam in two weeks. 675 00:58:09,664 --> 00:58:13,657 To be honest, I've never taught calculus. I'm really a music teacher. 676 00:58:28,083 --> 00:58:29,744 Are you mad at me, Mommy? 677 00:58:31,520 --> 00:58:34,182 If I thought it would help, I would be angry. 678 00:58:38,693 --> 00:58:40,854 The doctor says no stress. 679 00:58:41,196 --> 00:58:44,029 No job-related activity for at least a month. 680 00:58:44,366 --> 00:58:46,197 I want another doctor. 681 00:58:48,703 --> 00:58:52,366 I have to go. I left Fernando with a neighbor. 682 00:58:52,607 --> 00:58:55,542 - I'll stay with Dad. - No, go with your mother. 683 00:58:56,044 --> 00:58:58,706 Don't forget to take out the trash. 684 00:59:22,237 --> 00:59:24,228 What time do you get off work? 685 00:59:55,170 --> 00:59:57,832 I'm still alive! I'm a hard-dying guy. 686 00:59:58,106 --> 00:59:59,869 Shouldn't you be in the hospital? 687 00:59:59,941 --> 01:00:02,102 No, I should be here with you. 688 01:00:02,577 --> 01:00:03,908 Bulldogs! 689 01:00:04,346 --> 01:00:06,109 Dog, dog, dog, dog. 690 01:00:08,283 --> 01:00:10,615 Thank you for baby-sitting my canguros. 691 01:00:11,219 --> 01:00:12,709 Have a good day. 692 01:00:12,854 --> 01:00:14,446 How are you? 693 01:00:14,856 --> 01:00:16,289 You should take it easy. 694 01:00:16,525 --> 01:00:18,459 Go back to bed, man. 695 01:00:18,693 --> 01:00:20,524 No, I should be here with you. 696 01:00:20,795 --> 01:00:24,094 You already forgot to stand up! Everybody! 697 01:00:25,467 --> 01:00:28,436 No, against the wall like a snake! Hurry! 698 01:00:29,804 --> 01:00:33,638 We've practiced for this all year. You're the best! 699 01:00:34,476 --> 01:00:36,467 You guys are the best! 700 01:00:36,811 --> 01:00:38,369 This will be a piece of cake! 701 01:00:38,813 --> 01:00:39,871 Upside down. 702 01:00:40,882 --> 01:00:41,906 And... 703 01:00:42,784 --> 01:00:44,149 Step by step. 704 01:00:44,486 --> 01:00:47,319 You got it now. Open your eyes. 705 01:00:49,357 --> 01:00:52,520 Y = In... 706 01:00:53,161 --> 01:00:55,994 ...(x - 1). What is the domain? 707 01:00:56,164 --> 01:00:57,825 X > - 1. 708 01:00:58,166 --> 01:01:01,397 No! End of the line! I'm gone two days and you forget. 709 01:01:01,670 --> 01:01:02,898 What's the domain? 710 01:01:02,971 --> 01:01:06,202 All real numbers greater than one. X > 1. 711 01:01:07,175 --> 01:01:10,167 I told you, you could do it. Okay! 712 01:01:13,381 --> 01:01:17,875 Be sure each mark is black and completely filled-in. 713 01:01:18,053 --> 01:01:19,645 If you make an error... 714 01:01:19,721 --> 01:01:23,248 ...save time by crossing it out instead of erasing. 715 01:01:23,892 --> 01:01:28,386 It is not expected that you will answer all multiple choice questions. 716 01:01:28,730 --> 01:01:31,392 When you're told to begin, open your booklet. 717 01:01:31,633 --> 01:01:36,070 Tear out the green insert and start work. You may begin. 718 01:02:07,335 --> 01:02:08,768 Let's go! 719 01:02:27,789 --> 01:02:30,349 I like to keep my pants dry. 720 01:02:34,296 --> 01:02:36,958 The water is great! Come on! 721 01:02:39,467 --> 01:02:41,298 Okay, fine! 722 01:02:41,970 --> 01:02:43,961 This is so stupid! 723 01:02:44,306 --> 01:02:45,637 I'm coming! 724 01:03:15,170 --> 01:03:16,831 Orale, Grandpa! 725 01:04:09,391 --> 01:04:11,552 We, being teachers... 726 01:04:12,060 --> 01:04:16,394 ...know the Advanced Placement Tests are very difficult... 727 01:04:16,898 --> 01:04:19,059 ...especially in mathematics. 728 01:04:20,235 --> 01:04:24,569 Less than two percent of all high school seniors nationwide... 729 01:04:24,906 --> 01:04:29,240 ...even attempt the Advanced Placement Calculus Test. 730 01:04:30,979 --> 01:04:32,071 You've been drinking! 731 01:04:32,147 --> 01:04:35,082 I am proud to announce... 732 01:04:35,750 --> 01:04:39,242 ...that no other high school in Southern California... 733 01:04:39,487 --> 01:04:41,148 ...has more students passing... 734 01:04:41,756 --> 01:04:43,417 ...than Garfield High School. 735 01:04:48,430 --> 01:04:50,591 No, he just walks like that. 736 01:04:52,434 --> 01:04:56,268 Eighteen students took the test. Eighteen passed. 737 01:05:00,108 --> 01:05:02,599 We have an announcement to make. 738 01:05:11,619 --> 01:05:14,452 We, the A.P. Calculus Class... 739 01:05:14,856 --> 01:05:18,622 ...would like to present this plaque to our teacher... 740 01:05:18,960 --> 01:05:21,292 ...Jaime A. Escalante. 741 01:06:12,547 --> 01:06:14,879 Yes, this is Guadalupe Escobar. 742 01:06:17,318 --> 01:06:19,149 Is this some kind of joke? 743 01:06:20,188 --> 01:06:22,019 Who is this? 744 01:06:23,825 --> 01:06:25,315 For real? 745 01:06:27,195 --> 01:06:28,526 What? 746 01:06:29,030 --> 01:06:30,691 You're crazy, man. 747 01:06:40,875 --> 01:06:44,868 "Tests are graded with the identity of the student concealed. 748 01:06:45,280 --> 01:06:48,477 "Only after irregularities were found was it determined... 749 01:06:48,550 --> 01:06:53,214 "...that all the students were from Garfield High." You all got this? 750 01:06:54,722 --> 01:06:57,714 "Based upon the unusual agreement of incorrect answers... 751 01:06:57,959 --> 01:07:00,450 "...E.T.S. Must question the scores... 752 01:07:00,562 --> 01:07:03,224 "...of all students with such unusual agreement." 753 01:07:03,731 --> 01:07:05,892 What does it mean in English? 754 01:07:06,134 --> 01:07:09,535 They think we cheated because we all had the same wrong answers. 755 01:07:09,771 --> 01:07:12,433 We're too stupid to know how to cheat correctly. 756 01:07:13,007 --> 01:07:14,338 Let's sue them. 757 01:07:14,475 --> 01:07:20,641 "The board doubts the grades are valid because of these unusual circumstances." 758 01:07:20,915 --> 01:07:23,645 These people are human. They can make mistakes. 759 01:07:24,919 --> 01:07:28,252 Kimo, these people are calling us cheaters. 760 01:07:31,025 --> 01:07:33,516 This is where we keep all confidential material... 761 01:07:33,595 --> 01:07:35,961 ...S.A.T. And A.P. Tests included. 762 01:07:38,232 --> 01:07:41,326 Only my secretary and I know the combination. 763 01:07:44,272 --> 01:07:49,437 This controversy is officially between the E.T.S. And the students. 764 01:07:49,611 --> 01:07:53,411 It does not reflect upon your school or its administration. 765 01:07:55,116 --> 01:07:58,279 We'd like to resolve this with as little publicity as possible. 766 01:07:58,386 --> 01:07:59,683 I'd appreciate that. 767 01:08:09,464 --> 01:08:12,297 You think they got the test ahead of time? 768 01:08:14,469 --> 01:08:17,131 Claudia was having emotional problems. 769 01:08:17,472 --> 01:08:19,633 Pancho was way behind. 770 01:08:21,142 --> 01:08:23,133 Do you really think anyone cheated? 771 01:08:25,313 --> 01:08:26,473 No. 772 01:08:26,781 --> 01:08:28,612 But my father does. 773 01:08:30,918 --> 01:08:32,476 Damn shit! 774 01:08:34,122 --> 01:08:35,783 Look at this shit! 775 01:08:35,990 --> 01:08:40,324 If I'd taken that job with my uncle, I'd have a new car by now! 776 01:08:40,561 --> 01:08:43,428 It's all right. You can fix it. 777 01:08:43,831 --> 01:08:46,493 You can fix it. Just relax. 778 01:08:46,734 --> 01:08:49,168 I didn't know you two were a thing now. 779 01:08:52,306 --> 01:08:53,739 Just something for the summer. 780 01:09:01,683 --> 01:09:03,674 You're an asshole, Pancho. 781 01:09:07,355 --> 01:09:08,515 Shit! 782 01:09:20,468 --> 01:09:23,631 Lots of stars up there, homey. Not too polluted. 783 01:09:23,871 --> 01:09:26,533 The stars aren't really there, ese. 784 01:09:29,877 --> 01:09:33,040 What you're looking at is where they used to be. 785 01:09:34,082 --> 01:09:35,743 It takes the light... 786 01:09:35,883 --> 01:09:38,215 ...1,000 years to reach the earth. 787 01:09:38,786 --> 01:09:41,949 For all we know, they burned out a long time ago. 788 01:09:42,023 --> 01:09:45,652 God pulled the plug on us. He didn't tell nobody. 789 01:09:46,728 --> 01:09:50,220 The stars are out there, homeboy. I don't care what you say. 790 01:09:58,406 --> 01:09:59,805 Hey, homeboy! 791 01:10:05,246 --> 01:10:07,407 Throw me a kiss, baby! 792 01:10:18,092 --> 01:10:20,925 That's right! That's all you know. 793 01:10:26,434 --> 01:10:28,095 Can't you afford a knife? 794 01:10:28,436 --> 01:10:30,768 Use a pencil, go to jail. 795 01:10:31,105 --> 01:10:35,098 You've got a tough mouth. You better watch yourself. 796 01:10:38,946 --> 01:10:41,107 Mucho gusto, officer. 797 01:11:03,638 --> 01:11:05,799 That was real smart, ese! 798 01:11:09,076 --> 01:11:10,907 Get away from my ride! 799 01:11:15,249 --> 01:11:16,409 Get up! 800 01:11:17,051 --> 01:11:18,313 Get up! 801 01:11:27,662 --> 01:11:28,993 Where are you going? 802 01:11:30,832 --> 01:11:32,060 Come back! 803 01:12:20,948 --> 01:12:24,384 Well, does anyone have anything to say? 804 01:12:47,074 --> 01:12:49,235 I've known your family for years. 805 01:12:50,077 --> 01:12:51,908 Tell us the truth. 806 01:12:52,580 --> 01:12:54,241 Nothing happened. 807 01:12:54,916 --> 01:12:57,476 - Don't lie to me. - Nothing happened! 808 01:12:57,752 --> 01:13:01,085 Leave her alone. She didn't do anything wrong. 809 01:13:01,322 --> 01:13:02,914 Then tell us who did. 810 01:13:17,271 --> 01:13:18,932 We're not cops. 811 01:13:20,374 --> 01:13:22,968 We're not here to put anybody behind bars. 812 01:13:24,111 --> 01:13:26,944 If you cheated, let us know so you can go home... 813 01:13:27,281 --> 01:13:29,613 ...and enjoy the rest of your summer. 814 01:13:47,902 --> 01:13:49,893 I come from this neighborhood. 815 01:13:53,975 --> 01:13:58,071 I know that sometimes we're tempted to take shortcuts. 816 01:13:59,647 --> 01:14:02,138 Tell me the truth. What happened? 817 01:14:23,437 --> 01:14:25,428 We're busted. Let's admit it. 818 01:14:37,618 --> 01:14:38,744 How did you do it? 819 01:14:43,357 --> 01:14:46,190 I got the test ahead of time and passed it out. 820 01:14:47,061 --> 01:14:48,221 How did you get it? 821 01:14:49,830 --> 01:14:50,728 The mailman. 822 01:14:54,535 --> 01:14:57,163 I strangled him. His body's decomposing in my locker. 823 01:15:37,244 --> 01:15:40,236 No sense in continuing if they won't cooperate. 824 01:16:02,169 --> 01:16:04,137 Do you know how this got in my box? 825 01:16:12,913 --> 01:16:14,744 A letter of resignation. 826 01:16:15,116 --> 01:16:16,447 Anonymous. 827 01:16:19,453 --> 01:16:24,288 My guess is that it has something to do with the mess this school is in. 828 01:16:27,495 --> 01:16:28,985 Do you think the students cheated? 829 01:16:37,304 --> 01:16:41,968 Mr. Escalante, you put these kids under an awful lot of pressure. 830 01:16:43,644 --> 01:16:46,306 They would have gone to any lengths to please you. 831 01:16:46,981 --> 01:16:48,972 You didn't answer my question. 832 01:16:59,160 --> 01:17:03,688 Every night I watch the news on Tv. I see a lot of people go on trial. 833 01:17:04,732 --> 01:17:09,396 They deny everything or their lawyers say they were insane when they did it. 834 01:17:09,637 --> 01:17:11,628 A lot of them get off. 835 01:17:14,008 --> 01:17:18,001 But I believe most people who get caught today are guilty... 836 01:17:20,447 --> 01:17:21,880 ...don't you? 837 01:17:24,518 --> 01:17:26,679 Yep, I know what you mean. 838 01:17:51,679 --> 01:17:53,169 Have you seen my car? 839 01:17:54,381 --> 01:17:56,042 Do you need a ride home? 840 01:18:02,489 --> 01:18:03,786 No, thank you! 841 01:18:06,527 --> 01:18:08,518 Kimo, let me take you home! 842 01:19:23,470 --> 01:19:25,131 Want to talk about it? 843 01:19:33,147 --> 01:19:37,311 I may have made a mistake trying to teach them calculus. 844 01:19:40,621 --> 01:19:43,784 Regardless of whether they passed that test or not... 845 01:19:45,793 --> 01:19:47,192 ...they learned. 846 01:19:48,996 --> 01:19:52,989 They learned if you try real hard, nothing changes. 847 01:19:57,638 --> 01:19:58,730 Quit. 848 01:20:01,508 --> 01:20:03,669 If that's all you have left to teach... 849 01:20:06,680 --> 01:20:07,669 ...quit. 850 01:20:10,984 --> 01:20:12,645 What kills me... 851 01:20:14,188 --> 01:20:16,520 ...is that they lost the confidence... 852 01:20:16,857 --> 01:20:20,850 ...in the system they are now finally qualified to be a part of. 853 01:20:23,864 --> 01:20:28,198 I don't know why I'm losing sleep over this. I don't need it. 854 01:20:30,704 --> 01:20:33,867 I could make twice the money and less hours... 855 01:20:34,308 --> 01:20:36,799 ...and have people treat me with respect. 856 01:20:39,380 --> 01:20:40,711 Respect? 857 01:20:43,884 --> 01:20:46,148 Jaime, those kids love you. 858 01:20:56,663 --> 01:20:58,221 Hey, Kimo! 859 01:21:07,241 --> 01:21:10,404 Check out your ride! We fixed it up for you. 860 01:21:10,744 --> 01:21:15,113 It's going downtown to take action on those E.T.S. Boys. 861 01:21:16,583 --> 01:21:18,414 Dad, check out your new car! 862 01:21:18,952 --> 01:21:21,284 We got to talk about the payments, though. 863 01:21:44,077 --> 01:21:48,411 I'm Jaime Escalante. I'm the A.P. Calculus teacher from Garfield High. 864 01:21:51,585 --> 01:21:53,246 I'm Dr. Pearson... 865 01:21:53,921 --> 01:21:55,912 ...and this is Dr. Ramirez. 866 01:22:04,698 --> 01:22:08,862 I feel I have a right to know why you think my students cheated. 867 01:22:15,108 --> 01:22:18,771 I'm sorry you drove all the way out here... 868 01:22:19,179 --> 01:22:21,841 ...but we're not at liberty to discuss the controversy. 869 01:22:22,115 --> 01:22:24,777 I'd just like to see the test, that's all. 870 01:22:27,054 --> 01:22:30,046 I understand what you're going through... 871 01:22:30,691 --> 01:22:34,684 ...but the problem is between the E.T.S. And the students. 872 01:22:35,128 --> 01:22:37,790 I'd just like to see what kind of mistakes were made. 873 01:22:37,865 --> 01:22:40,698 I'm their teacher. I know my kids. 874 01:22:42,970 --> 01:22:44,631 Mr. Escalante, have a seat. 875 01:22:45,138 --> 01:22:46,366 No, thank you. 876 01:22:49,476 --> 01:22:51,137 There were some... 877 01:22:51,478 --> 01:22:55,471 ...unorthodox, even illogical, computations for students of this caliber. 878 01:22:55,916 --> 01:22:57,577 Mistakes in simple math. 879 01:22:57,818 --> 01:23:02,084 Because they have the same teacher teaching them the same program. 880 01:23:02,222 --> 01:23:04,884 I taught them step by step, all the same way. 881 01:23:05,325 --> 01:23:09,921 Your students averaged fewer than four wrong on the multiple choice... 882 01:23:10,130 --> 01:23:14,294 ...where other schools average 14 to 18 incorrect answers. 883 01:23:14,868 --> 01:23:17,962 Most of your kids finished with time to spare. 884 01:23:18,906 --> 01:23:20,999 They should be rewarded, not punished. 885 01:23:25,345 --> 01:23:27,836 The Educational Testing Service... 886 01:23:28,348 --> 01:23:30,680 ...does not act capriciously. 887 01:23:31,785 --> 01:23:35,016 Every major university in the US subscribes to our service. 888 01:23:35,322 --> 01:23:39,486 I'd just like to see proof of wrongdoing. I'd like to see the tests. 889 01:23:39,693 --> 01:23:43,527 There is no proof of wrongdoing, only a suspicion of cheating. 890 01:23:43,864 --> 01:23:45,092 In this country... 891 01:23:45,232 --> 01:23:47,894 ...one is innocent until proven guilty. Not vice versa. 892 01:23:48,869 --> 01:23:53,363 If you are so confident of their abilities, encourage them to retest. 893 01:23:53,874 --> 01:23:55,034 Why? 894 01:23:55,375 --> 01:23:58,435 If they don't, everyone will assume they cheated. 895 01:23:58,779 --> 01:24:01,771 Everyone will assume they cheated if they do. 896 01:24:02,049 --> 01:24:03,710 I want to see the test! 897 01:24:04,051 --> 01:24:08,886 Mr. Escalante, we are psychometricians, thorough to the point of boring. 898 01:24:09,222 --> 01:24:10,883 We're not out to get anyone. 899 01:24:11,058 --> 01:24:11,752 Wait. 900 01:24:12,225 --> 01:24:15,285 A situation of two students cheating is one thing. 901 01:24:16,029 --> 01:24:20,022 This blanket accusation is saying there was a conspiracy. 902 01:24:20,233 --> 01:24:22,258 Every conspiracy has a leader. 903 01:24:22,336 --> 01:24:24,896 Who better qualify to be the leader than the teacher? 904 01:24:24,972 --> 01:24:27,133 Nobody is accusing you here of anything. 905 01:24:27,407 --> 01:24:31,070 Not only me, the school, the parents, the entire community! 906 01:24:31,311 --> 01:24:35,145 Scores this high would be questioned regardless of the school. 907 01:24:35,415 --> 01:24:39,249 But if this was Beverly Hills High they wouldn't have sent you to investigate. 908 01:24:42,756 --> 01:24:47,591 I hope you're not insinuating that we haven't earned our position here. 909 01:24:48,428 --> 01:24:50,658 No one has given me a damn thing. 910 01:24:51,598 --> 01:24:55,261 You are letting your emotions get the best of you. 911 01:24:55,769 --> 01:25:00,433 If no one gave you a damn thing, you shouldn't take away from my kids! 912 01:25:00,674 --> 01:25:04,269 The identity of the students was concealed... 913 01:25:04,511 --> 01:25:07,776 ...until it was determined that irregularities existed. 914 01:25:08,281 --> 01:25:13,116 No one would have questioned the scores if my kids didn't have Spanish surnames... 915 01:25:13,353 --> 01:25:16,015 ...and come from barrio schools! 916 01:25:17,958 --> 01:25:22,793 All right. We've explained our position and heard your complaints, but now... 917 01:25:23,130 --> 01:25:24,859 ...our conversation is over. 918 01:25:25,265 --> 01:25:28,257 Something is going on that nobody is talking about. 919 01:25:28,468 --> 01:25:30,129 And you know what it is! 920 01:25:32,973 --> 01:25:37,808 No one has the right to accuse me of racism. No one has that right! 921 01:25:38,211 --> 01:25:40,543 I know well how to spell discrimination! 922 01:25:40,881 --> 01:25:45,147 I thought this was over long ago. Why do this to my kids? 923 01:25:45,819 --> 01:25:48,982 There are two kinds of racism, Mr. Escalante. 924 01:25:49,423 --> 01:25:52,119 Singling out a group who are members of a minority... 925 01:25:52,192 --> 01:25:55,184 ...and not singling out a group who are members of a minority. 926 01:25:55,595 --> 01:25:58,325 My kids could teach you a thing or two, Johnny! 927 01:25:59,132 --> 01:26:01,965 I'll call security if you can't control yourself. 928 01:26:02,069 --> 01:26:02,899 Do it! 929 01:26:04,137 --> 01:26:08,267 You didn't prove anything. My kids didn't do anything! 930 01:26:08,408 --> 01:26:10,239 I'll prove you guys wrong. 931 01:26:10,677 --> 01:26:14,374 I hope you do because this is not between you and me. 932 01:26:16,683 --> 01:26:17,877 Maybe not. 933 01:26:18,485 --> 01:26:22,444 But if I catch you on the street, I'll kick the shit out of you. 934 01:26:26,860 --> 01:26:29,021 This is Guadalupe Escobar. 935 01:26:29,596 --> 01:26:31,587 I'm going to take the test again. 936 01:26:32,666 --> 01:26:33,997 You're kidding! 937 01:26:34,801 --> 01:26:37,031 Kimo, we only have one day to study. 938 01:26:42,542 --> 01:26:45,033 8:00 a.m. On Tuesday. Thank you. 939 01:26:45,812 --> 01:26:47,473 You didn't let me talk to them. 940 01:26:47,614 --> 01:26:49,946 Call collect. Stick them with a big bill. 941 01:26:54,054 --> 01:26:56,614 Thought I'd seen this place for the last time. 942 01:26:59,559 --> 01:27:03,051 We'll have to review the whole course in one shot. 943 01:27:03,530 --> 01:27:06,021 - In one day? - Can't do it in any less. 944 01:27:06,233 --> 01:27:08,224 Maybe they'll give us the same test. 945 01:27:09,236 --> 01:27:12,569 It will be harder. You can count on that. 946 01:27:14,407 --> 01:27:17,399 Just go step by step and play defense. 947 01:27:18,578 --> 01:27:22,571 Don't bring anything. No pencils, no erasers, nothing. 948 01:27:23,083 --> 01:27:25,916 Don't wear clothes with too many pockets. 949 01:27:26,586 --> 01:27:30,078 Don't let your eyes wander. No spacing out. 950 01:27:30,757 --> 01:27:33,920 Don't give them any opportunity to call you cheaters. 951 01:27:35,929 --> 01:27:38,159 You are the true dreamers. 952 01:27:38,932 --> 01:27:41,594 And dreams accomplish wonderful things. 953 01:27:42,836 --> 01:27:44,497 You're the best. 954 01:27:44,871 --> 01:27:47,704 Tomorrow you'll prove that you're the champs. 955 01:27:49,109 --> 01:27:50,940 Start with Chapter 1. 956 01:28:04,291 --> 01:28:06,452 Kimo, what you making there? 957 01:28:06,626 --> 01:28:11,461 You like brains? Good. I was afraid you guys wouldn't appreciate it. 958 01:28:11,965 --> 01:28:14,456 This food lasts for 24-hours. 959 01:28:15,135 --> 01:28:17,968 You're afraid we're going to screw up royally tomorrow. 960 01:28:19,406 --> 01:28:21,067 Tomorrow is just another day. 961 01:28:21,308 --> 01:28:24,300 I'm afraid you'll screw up the rest of your lives. 962 01:28:31,885 --> 01:28:34,877 I'm fried. I don't care if I don't pass that test. 963 01:28:35,155 --> 01:28:38,488 - Sit down. We got a lot of work to do. - I'm going home. 964 01:28:40,994 --> 01:28:42,325 Sit down. 965 01:28:42,996 --> 01:28:45,988 I'm tired and I'm going home. Okay? 966 01:28:46,499 --> 01:28:50,333 - Do you know what you're doing? - I'm going home, that's what. 967 01:29:01,014 --> 01:29:03,175 It's almost ready. Who wants some? 968 01:29:03,617 --> 01:29:05,448 Let's order out, man. 969 01:29:06,419 --> 01:29:07,750 Just kidding. 970 01:30:01,908 --> 01:30:03,569 I had to see you. 971 01:30:04,311 --> 01:30:07,803 You can't expect me to be your girlfriend at your convenience. 972 01:30:14,587 --> 01:30:15,986 I'm an asshole. 973 01:30:19,426 --> 01:30:20,586 Sorry. 974 01:31:24,290 --> 01:31:27,953 I'm sure you're all familiar with the procedure. 975 01:31:29,095 --> 01:31:33,759 You have 90 minutes to complete the multiple choice section. 976 01:31:34,267 --> 01:31:36,758 Do not fill in answers by guessing. 977 01:31:37,003 --> 01:31:39,494 Wrong answers will be counted against you. 978 01:31:40,673 --> 01:31:43,335 You may begin Part 1, now. 979 01:33:14,934 --> 01:33:16,765 Okay, pencils down. 980 01:33:22,642 --> 01:33:26,134 You have 90 minutes to complete the free-response section. 981 01:33:26,846 --> 01:33:30,577 Do not spend too much time on any particular answer. 982 01:33:32,418 --> 01:33:35,410 Credit will be issued for partial solutions. 983 01:33:36,956 --> 01:33:40,448 Open the booklet, begin Part 2. Good luck. 984 01:35:23,129 --> 01:35:25,620 - Finished? - No, I can't finish the test. 985 01:35:26,566 --> 01:35:30,400 I have a scholarship appointment at U.S.C. 986 01:35:30,903 --> 01:35:33,201 - Can't that wait? - No, it can't. 987 01:35:35,975 --> 01:35:37,806 Did you fill out your ID card? 988 01:35:50,757 --> 01:35:52,748 Okay, pencils down. 989 01:36:24,957 --> 01:36:28,290 Did you hear the news? We got the computers. 990 01:36:28,961 --> 01:36:30,792 Yep, that'll do it. 991 01:36:50,683 --> 01:36:55,017 They want to go over the test again so that there's no misunderstandings. 992 01:37:00,493 --> 01:37:02,825 I'm on my way to the faculty meeting. 993 01:37:03,329 --> 01:37:05,490 Misunderstanding again? 994 01:37:06,065 --> 01:37:08,727 Call Dr. Ramirez. He'll help us. 995 01:37:08,901 --> 01:37:10,994 He'll tell me the same thing. 996 01:37:12,438 --> 01:37:14,099 All right, I'll call him. 997 01:37:32,024 --> 01:37:35,858 This is Mr. Molina calling again. Can I speak to... 998 01:37:36,829 --> 01:37:38,057 Yes, I did. 999 01:37:39,165 --> 01:37:40,598 You do? 1000 01:37:42,368 --> 01:37:45,201 Yes! I'd like that very much. 1001 01:37:46,205 --> 01:37:47,536 One moment. 1002 01:37:49,208 --> 01:37:51,938 Yes, I'm aware of the scoring. 1003 01:37:52,044 --> 01:37:55,207 Three is a passing grade, five is a perfect grade. 1004 01:37:55,615 --> 01:37:57,276 I'm ready. Go ahead. 1005 01:37:57,717 --> 01:38:00,379 Diaz, Maria, four. 1006 01:38:01,053 --> 01:38:03,544 Sinfuentes, Mark, five. 1007 01:38:04,390 --> 01:38:06,881 Narvarra, Jose, four. 1008 01:38:07,393 --> 01:38:09,884 I want the original scores reinstated. 1009 01:38:10,229 --> 01:38:12,060 Santos, Daniel, four. 1010 01:38:12,732 --> 01:38:14,893 Escobar, Guadalupe, five. 1011 01:38:16,402 --> 01:38:18,393 Camejo, Claudia, four. 1012 01:38:19,372 --> 01:38:21,363 Ana Delgado, four. 1013 01:38:22,642 --> 01:38:24,803 Garcia, Francisco, three. 1014 01:38:25,244 --> 01:38:27,576 Fuentes, Rafaela, four. 1015 01:38:29,081 --> 01:38:31,072 Javier Perales, five. 1016 01:38:31,984 --> 01:38:34,316 Guitaro, Armando, four. 1017 01:38:35,988 --> 01:38:37,478 Angel Guzman... 1018 01:38:38,591 --> 01:38:39,751 ...five. 1019 01:38:40,726 --> 01:38:44,059 Tell them to hold the meeting. We have great news. 1020 01:38:44,597 --> 01:38:46,929 Pernajas, Juliana, five. 1021 01:38:48,434 --> 01:38:50,766 Hernandez, Alejandro, four. 1022 01:38:51,604 --> 01:38:53,936 Castro, Monica, four. 1023 01:39:50,000 --> 01:39:54,000 Done by (c) dCd / November 2008