To Sir, with Love

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Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instance_of	gptkb:novel gptkb:song gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation	gptkb:musical_adaptation gptkb:film
gptkbp:album	gptkb:To_Sir,_with_Love_(soundtrack)
gptkbp:artist	gptkb:Lulu
gptkbp:associated_with	gptkb:Lulu's_legacy 1960s music scene 1960s music Lulu's career
gptkbp:audience	Cult following over the years. Cult following. Examined for its themes and impact. 76% on Rotten Tomatoes.
gptkbp:author	gptkb:E._R._Braithwaite
gptkbp:available_on	gptkb:streaming_platforms
gptkbp:awards	gptkb:none gptkb:0 none known Nominated for BAFTA Nominated for Golden Globe Nominated for 1 Academy Award. Nominated for a Golden Globe. BAFTA nominations.
gptkbp:based_on	gptkb:novel novel by E. R. Braithwaite
gptkbp:box_office	$14 million $4 million Wide release in theaters.
gptkbp:certification	gptkb:gold
gptkbp:character	gptkb:Mr._Thackeray gptkb:Bobby gptkb:Mark_Thackeray gptkb:Pamela_Dare gptkb:Bobby_Phillips Denham Pamela Dare. Bobby. From outsider to respected teacher. Denham. Mark Thackeray. Mr. Thackeray.
gptkbp:character_arc	Growth through challenges. Mark Thackeray's growth as a teacher. Thackeray's growth as a teacher. Thackeray's journey from outsider to mentor.
gptkbp:character_development	Focuses on student-teacher relationships. Transformation of Mark Thackeray. focuses on teacher-student relationships. Mark Thackeray's growth
gptkbp:character_empathy	Demonstrates understanding of students' lives.
gptkbp:character_motivation	Desire to make a difference. Desire to connect with students. Thackeray's desire to make a difference.
gptkbp:character_relationships	Teacher-student dynamics. Dynamics between teacher and students. Mentorship between teacher and students. Struggles with student engagement. Thackeray and his students. Thackeray vs. the school system.
gptkbp:chart_position	#1 on UK Singles Chart #1 on US Billboard Hot 100
gptkbp:cinematography	Ted Moore Notable for its visual style.
gptkbp:cinematography_by	Ted Moore
gptkbp:color	gptkb:Technicolor Black and white
gptkbp:community_impact	Reflects societal changes of the 1960s.
gptkbp:composed_by	gptkb:Mark_London
gptkbp:composer	gptkb:Mark_London
gptkbp:conflict	cultural differences teacher-student relationships
gptkbp:country	gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:covered_by	numerous artists
gptkbp:critical_analysis	Examines race and class.
gptkbp:critical_reception	Positive reviews positive generally positive Generally positive reviews. Generally positive.
gptkbp:criticism	Critically acclaimed for its performances. Praised for performances.
gptkbp:cultural_diversity	Features a diverse student body.
gptkbp:cultural_impact	used in various media influenced educators adapted into stage play inspired discussions on race The theme song became a hit. influential in education films. Influenced perceptions of teachers. Influenced later films about education Influenced educational films. Iconic graduation song The song became a hit for Lulu. influential in education films
gptkbp:cultural_references	Referenced in various media. Referenced in popular culture. often referenced in discussions about education.
gptkbp:cultural_significance	remains relevant today Addresses issues of race and class. addresses social issues of the time Addresses social issues of the time. addresses issues of the time. Addresses race and education. depicts 1960s London
gptkbp:demographics	Appealed to both young and adult audiences.
gptkbp:depicts	the struggles of teaching in a challenging environment. the impact of a dedicated teacher. the importance of respect in education.
gptkbp:director	gptkb:Peter_Hall gptkb:James_Clavell
gptkbp:distributor	gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkbp:editor	gptkb:Peter_Taylor
gptkbp:educational_value	Encouraged discussions on teaching methods.
gptkbp:famous_song	To Sir, with Love by Lulu
gptkbp:featured_in	gptkb:TV_shows documentaries about music film To Sir, with Love
gptkbp:film	gptkb:Clifford_Odetts gptkb:To_Sir,_with_Love gptkb:Sidney_Poitier
gptkbp:film_awards	Nominated for Golden Globe.
gptkbp:film_cultural_legacy_explored	Enduring relevance in education discussions.
gptkbp:film_editing	gptkb:Peter_Taylor Adapted from a novel.
gptkbp:film_festival	gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival Screened at various festivals.
gptkbp:film_score	gptkb:Ronnie_Aldrich Ronnie Aldrich.
gptkbp:film_technique	Reflects societal changes. Realism. Influenced later educational films. Influenced perceptions of teachers. Realistic portrayal of classroom dynamics. Significant in discussions about education. Use of close-ups and dialogue. The Blackboard Jungle.
gptkbp:filming_location	gptkb:London London, England.
gptkbp:filmography	Examined for its social commentary. Examined in film studies. Well-developed characters.
gptkbp:followed_by	gptkb:To_Sir,_with_Love_II
gptkbp:follows	To Sir, with Love (novel)
gptkbp:genre	gptkb:drama pop autobiographical novel
gptkbp:has_backstory	Mark Thackeray's past as an engineer.
gptkbp:has_genre	gptkb:drama
gptkbp:has_written	gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkbp:historical_context	Reflects 1960s British society. Reflects 1960s societal issues.
gptkbp:historical_legacy	Continues to be studied in film courses. Influenced future films about teachers.
gptkbp:home_media_release	gptkb:DVD gptkb:Blu-ray Released on DVD. VHS, DVD, Blu-ray. Available on Blu-ray.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	To Sir, with Love
gptkbp:included	various compilation albums
gptkbp:influenced	gptkb:Dangerous_Minds gptkb:Dead_Poets_Society gptkb:The_Great_Debaters gptkb:Freedom_Writers gptkb:Stand_and_Deliver film soundtracks later artists later pop songs literature on social issues Subsequent films about education. future portrayals of teachers in film. later educational films. the genre of inspirational teacher films. the portrayal of minority teachers. Later films about teachers. The depiction of classroom dynamics. The genre of teacher-student films. The portrayal of teachers in cinema. Later educational films. films about teachers other works on education
gptkbp:influenced_artists	Similar themes in literature.
gptkbp:influenced_by	gptkb:American_cinema Documentary style soul music British cinema Motown sound British pop music Social issues of the 1960s the civil rights movement. Social issues of the 1960s. British social realism. Inspires students to learn. Real-life experiences of E. R. Braithwaite social issues of the 1960s. The author's own teaching experiences.
gptkbp:influenced_by_social_movements	Civil rights movement.
gptkbp:influences	gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement post-war British society Inspired other films about education.
gptkbp:inspiration	Teachers and educators. Real-life experiences of teachers. based on E. R. Braithwaite's experiences. E. R. Braithwaite's experiences. Based on the experiences of the author.
gptkbp:inspired	educational reforms.
gptkbp:inspired_by	real-life experiences
gptkbp:is_motivated_by	inspiring students overcoming prejudice
gptkbp:is_recognized_as	classic song
gptkbp:isbn	978-0-14-303996-3
gptkbp:label	gptkb:Columbia_Records
gptkbp:language	English
gptkbp:legacy	Considered a classic. Enduring popularity. considered a classic. Considered a classic in educational cinema. Part of the 1960s film movement.
gptkbp:length	3:05
gptkbp:live_performance	frequently performed by Lulu Lulu's concerts
gptkbp:lulu	performed the title song.
gptkbp:lyrical_themes	gratitude
gptkbp:main_character	gptkb:Mark_Thackeray
gptkbp:motif	Education as a transformative experience.
gptkbp:music	gptkb:Ronnie_Aldrich
gptkbp:music_by	gptkb:Ronnie_Aldrich
gptkbp:music_video	gptkb:Yes yes
gptkbp:music_video_director	gptkb:Derek_Mc_Lane
gptkbp:narrative	Linear storytelling.
gptkbp:narrative_style	Realistic first-person realistic
gptkbp:notable_awards	Golden Globe nomination.
gptkbp:notable_cover	gptkb:Lulu's_version by The Mamas & The Papas by The Platters
gptkbp:notable_performance	at the Royal Variety Performance Sidney Poitier's portrayal.
gptkbp:notable_quote	“ I am not a teacher, but an awakener.” “ I am not your friend, I am your teacher.” ' I am not a teacher, but an awakener.' ' I am not your friend, I am your teacher.' “ You are not children anymore.” “ You are not just a number.” “ You have to learn to think for yourselves.” “ You must learn to respect yourselves.”
gptkbp:notable_scene	Classroom interactions. Graduation scene.
gptkbp:notable_song	nan ' To Sir, with love'
gptkbp:original_language	English
gptkbp:page_count	224
gptkbp:part_of	Lulu's discography Lulu's live performances
gptkbp:performed_at	various music festivals
gptkbp:performed_by	gptkb:Lulu
gptkbp:performed_in	musicals
gptkbp:plot	A teacher in a rough school tries to inspire his students. A teacher in a rough London school tries to inspire his students. A teacher in a rough school in London tries to inspire his students.
gptkbp:precedes	gptkb:To_Sir,_with_Love_(soundtrack)
gptkbp:premiere	gptkb:London
gptkbp:producer	gptkb:Mickey_Most
gptkbp:production_company	gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkbp:published_year	gptkb:1959
gptkbp:publisher	gptkb:Longmans,_Green_and_Co.
gptkbp:record_label	gptkb:Columbia_Records
gptkbp:recorded_in	gptkb:London
gptkbp:recording_location	gptkb:London
gptkbp:release_country	gptkb:UK gptkb:US gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:release_date	gptkb:August gptkb:1967 June 14, 1967
gptkbp:release_format	Theatrical theatrical
gptkbp:release_year	gptkb:1967 gptkb:1996 gptkb:2005 gptkb:2012
gptkbp:released_as_single	gptkb:Yes gptkb:true
gptkbp:released_in	gptkb:1967
gptkbp:remake	gptkb:To_Sir,_with_Love_(2010) gptkb:1996 gptkb:To_Sir,_with_Love_II gptkb:Yes planned but not produced. A television film in 1996.
gptkbp:remastered	yes
gptkbp:resolution	Achieves respect from students.
gptkbp:runtime	105 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by	gptkb:James_Clavell
gptkbp:set_in	gptkb:London
gptkbp:setting	gptkb:East_End_of_London gptkb:London gptkb:London,_England East London
gptkbp:sound	Mono.
gptkbp:soundtrack	Released as an album. features the song ' To Sir, with Love' by Lulu. Includes the title song.
gptkbp:stage_play_starring	gptkb:Jesse_L._Martin
gptkbp:starring	gptkb:Christian_Roberts gptkb:Judy_Geeson gptkb:Jasmine_Cephas_Jones gptkb:Sidney_Poitier
gptkbp:symbolism	Represents hope and change. Represents hope for the future. Thackeray as a symbol of hope.
gptkbp:theater	gptkb:David_H._Bell
gptkbp:theme	gptkb:education gptkb:Education race relations teacher-student relationship teacher-student relationships To Sir, with Love by Lulu
gptkbp:themes	gptkb:education gptkb:Education Racial equality Coming of age personal growth race relations community. Education, respect, and understanding. Authority and rebellion. Education and personal growth. Respect and understanding.
gptkbp:used_in	advertisements
gptkbp:won_award	gptkb:1
gptkbp:writer	gptkb:Don_Black
gptkbp:written_by	gptkb:Don_Black
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:Sidney_Poitier
gptkbp:bfsLayer	4