10 '90s Movies Surprisingly Based On True Events

Dangerous Minds was released in 1995, and it starred Michelle Pfeiffer and George Dzundza in the production's central roles. Directed by John N. Smith, a Canadian screenwriter, it runs at 99 minutes and eventually spawned a TV spin-off series (which didn't last very long). Dangerous Minds was met with mixed reviews by audiences and critics upon release, and it was accused of stereotyping by some.

The flick tells the story of a retired US Marine who applies for a teaching position at a school and is offered the role. Her life is changed when she meets those she is hired to teach: a class full of racially segregated students from poor backgrounds. Her life is turned upside down as she sees students turning to gangs and drug dealing, and she seeks to find a way to reach the class by various means.

In truth, this production is based on the autobiography, My Posse Don't Do Homework, written by US Marine LouAnne Johnson. The book details her experiences of teaching the class and the various things she dealt with and saw with the students. The film itself has been accused of being "condescending" and full of stereotypes, but the storyline and performance from the cast might make this one worth at least one watch.