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A Teacher's Journey: The Story of Escalante's Dedication

The film opens with a middle-aged man named Escalante, who is on his way to Garfield High School for his first day as a teacher. As he drives through the vibrant Latino community, he is struck by the sights and sounds of daily life: the fruit vendors, the bustling streets, and the close-knit nature of the neighborhoods. However, upon arriving at the school, his excitement is quickly dashed when he learns that he has been assigned as a mathematics teacher instead of a computer teacher, due to the absence of computers at the school.