Question 1

What real-life detail adds authenticity to the portrayal of deaf characters in the film?

Accepted Answer

Every person in the film that portrayed a deaf person is deaf in real life.

Question 2

How did the film's composer, Michael Kamen, respond to the story's message?

Accepted Answer

He was so inspired that he started a non-profit organization called the Nordoff-Robbins trust to provide musical instruments to underprivileged students.

Question 3

Who sings the main theme 'Cole's Song' on the soundtrack, and what is his notable family connection?

Accepted Answer

Julian Lennon, the son of The Beatles' John Lennon, sings the film's main theme, 'Cole's Song'.

Question 4

What is the central conflict Glenn Holland faces over the decades?

Accepted Answer

He takes a high school music teacher job in 1965 to support his dream of writing an opus, but as decades pass with the composition unwritten, he must redefine his life's purpose while inspiring generations of students.

Question 5

Which real-world university is implied in Cole's job offer near the end of the film?

Accepted Answer

Though not named, the job offer would have been Gallaudet University, the world's only university with all programs and services specifically designed for deaf/hard of hearing students.

Question 6

What real-life detail adds authenticity to the portrayal of deaf characters in Mr. Holland's Opus?

Accepted Answer

Every person in the film that portrayed a deaf person is deaf in real life.

Question 7

How did composer Michael Kamen respond to the film's story?

Accepted Answer

He was so inspired that he started a non-profit organization called the Nordoff-Robbins trust to provide musical instruments to underprivileged students.

Question 8

Which famous musician's son sings the main theme song on the soundtrack?

Accepted Answer

Julian Lennon, son of The Beatles' John Lennon, sings the film's main theme 'Cole's Song' on the soundtrack.

Question 9

What prestigious university is hinted at in Cole's letter near the end of the film?

Accepted Answer

Though not mentioned by name, Cole's job offer would have been from Gallaudet University, the world's only university specifically designed for deaf/hard of hearing students.

Question 10

Which real-life brothers played the younger and older versions of the same character?

Accepted Answer

Forest Whitaker played the elder Bobby Tidd, while his younger brother Damon Whitaker played the younger Bobby Tidd as a student in Mr. Holland's class.

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