24 Sep 2008
The Class
Teacher and novelist François Bégaudeau plays a version of himself as he negotiates a year with his racially mixed students from a tough Parisian neighborhood.
Top Billed Cast
D. C. Douglas Richard Stander
Mary Sanchez Angelica Arias
Jessica Molina Young Angelica
Andrés Díaz Brother
Carlos Moreno Jr. Father
Diavanna Zarzuela Mother
Jerry Garcia Olest Brother
Abigail Molina Girl
Diana Molina Sister
Maricela Molina Neighbor
Andy Langham Joseph Ryan
Rainy Fields Cleaning Lady
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