: Brad Cohen faces lifelong discrimination and misunderstanding from teachers, peers, and even his own father due to his involuntary vocal and motor tics. Inspired by a principal who showed him empathy, he perseveres through 24 failed interviews to finally land a teaching position, eventually becoming a celebrated educator.
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Front of the Class is a television drama based on the true story of , a man born with Tourette syndrome who overcomes ridicule, discrimination, and self-doubt to become a celebrated teacher. The film stars Jimmy Wolk as Brad, with Treat Williams and Patricia Heaton as his parents. It originally aired on CBS on December 7, 2008. It originally aired on CBS on December 7, 2008