directed by: Robert Mandel, year: 1992
actors: Brendan Fraser, Matt Damon, Chris O'Donnell, Ben Affleck

School Ties is a drama film that explores themes of prejudice and acceptance against the backdrop of a 1950s prep school. The story follows David Greene, a talented quarterback from a working-class Jewish family, who is awarded a scholarship to attend an elite school. As he strives to fit in and lead the football team to victory, David faces anti-Semitism and is forced to confront his identity and values, ultimately challenging the biases of those around him.

Drama, Coming Of Age, Prejudice, 1950s, Academia