I am currently working as a teaching assistant in a class with teenagers who are also immigrants. I didn´t know what to expect when I first started the job a while ago. But I knew I wanted them to feel like they can believe in themselves - if nobody else would believe in them, then I would. When I started this job some people told me that what I was doing is important and I could change student´s lives. I was surprised by that - I knew it mattered but I just didn´t realise how much. This movie is such a great inspiration. When I first started my job I told the teacher, who is in charge of the class, that I want to encourage the students to think for themselves and encourage discussion in class between the adults and the students. It´s good that they question things because it just means they are thinking for themselves. I also want to make them feel like we listen to them in a genuine way and care about them. Well, the teacher wasn´t really on the same page as me on these things and wasn´t excited about my ideas lol. But I have grown more fond of her and my students and I really like everybody. I remind them often how capable they are. And yeah, you never know how much simple words can mean to somebody and what they are going through at home and in school. I want to know that they matter. Everybody matters and everybody is good at something
Thank you for sharing your story. Teachers can have an important impact on students' lives. My father also was a special teacher who encouraged his students to be self thinking and critical but also empathetic. He died at the age of 74 and at his funeral where students who were in their late thirties who came to me and told me that he made a difference in their lives. Please keep doing your work as you do. YOU ARE IMPORTANT!
Now you are what teaching us all about. Hope your students realize what a gem you are. Keep up the heart and good work...Mr Holland's Opus is a similar movie if you haven't already seen it
@@CineGraf Oh wow, thank you for sharing your story as well. And thank you for your kind words! It´s true that teachers can have a big impact on students´ lives and I also needed to hear that I am important ❤ I don´t think you can really say too much positive stuff about others and yourself. I suffer myself from mental health problems so I understand how important it is to have somebody there who sees your small steps of progress and who understands you as an individual no matter what happens. Im also trying to teach them how to be kinder to yourself because just trying is worth a lot and progress is always progress, especially if you are already struggling with something.
Great scene. I like how some kids didn’t stand. It’s more realistic. No teacher can reach all their students, but the ones they do...are changed forever.
I love how it's Todd who stands up first. Usually its the most shy, introverted people who surprise others by acting strongest when their inner heart is truly moved.
He was Neil's roommate and I'm sure he was also he closest friend. As Neil was their Dead Poet's Society leader and Todd was his closest friend, as well as the one who understood him the deepest, Todd was bound to initiate the tribute to Mr Keating. I must also add Todd was the most reluctant member to sign the false document explaining Neil's death. All these facts led me to Todd for when I discovered this final scene.
Todd was close to Neil then anyone else in group , as he was shy and such people find difficult to open up with everyone. But with whoever they do, they give their heart out.
At the very beginning of the moving. Mr. keating told the boys, “if you’re daring enough, you’ll call me Captain.” At the end, the boys were truly daring enough to.
Shortly after Robin Williams died they showed this movie in a park in Dublin, where I lived. At this point in the movie everyone stood up and cheered and said 'O captain, my captain.' Just remembering it still brings a tear to my eye. There are few people who are so universally loved as him. A very special human.
My grandma used to take care of me and my siblings and she died one Sunday when we were watching jumanji. We watched his movies all the time so it was a regular morning. I feel very fortunate to have grown up watching his movies.
Hassunullah Karimi not only did they stand in ovation for an inspirational teacher, but they stood up against the snobby elitists of society; the type of society that tells them that they need to act in a certain way. Julia Roberts character in Mona Lisa Smile was much the same way. She taught young women in that they can be anything they want to be. Those are the best kind of school teachers to have. The best role models ever. You learn more from them than anyone else.
Fired from a teaching job after a kid commits, foreshadowing other kids committing by hanging kicking chair out from under themselves? Like poetry, many more than just one way to interpret this... Ymmv. Parallels Patch Adams movie with nurses & kids showing up with clown noses at removed from med school hearing... Crowd pleasing Hollywood, likely not the way it usually goes...
That smile on Keating's face when Todd climbs on the desk - it's the single greatest joy a teacher can feel. In the beginning of the year, Todd was the least confident, wimpiest of the boys, both individually and socially. Forget defying authority. he was the kind to do anything his folks told him, with no inner voice for himself. And now, look at him. He stood no longer a boy constantly in the shadow of his older sibling or burdened by his family's name, but a free man, with boldness in his blood and courage in heart.
If you a professional educator, I know your life sucks pay wise. But my teachers instilled in my confidence my family didn't see. KEEP DOING THE LORD'S WORK. You are so needed !
Fun fact: The teacher is played by Norman Lloyd who just turned 106, making him the longest-working actor in Hollywood's history. He was 75 in the movie Edit: Sadly he passed away on May, 11th 2021
I just finished watching this movie for the first time today, and when I looked this guy up on I IMBD I thought surely there was a mistake because there was no death listed. Can’t believe this guy is still here. That’s awesome!
True. Well, with them out of the way, it was Todd's turn to lead. Besides, had Charlie been there and stood first, the others wouldn't take a rebel like him as seriously. He would have been "made an example of" and Todd wouldn't have courage to stand.
I come back to this scene every now and then and without fail i weep like a baby. Occasionally I see my dad cry during a movie and I'll poke fun a little. His response is usually: "I cry at greatness"
The fact that they're standing on their desks, which is like the whole "always try to see things from different perspectives" lesson, just gives me so much hope that these boys are going to be the ones who survive and break out of the cycle of abuse. Like, it just makes me hopeful that the boys will be okay after this.
Yes yes yes!!! I took note of that too thanks for pointing it out. So many Intricacies in this one scene alone. I loved him as a comedian but oh his dramatic roles!!! such a versatile acter. Somehow he was able to capture something of the beauty and tragedy of the human condition and the complexity of character in such a profound way that scenes like this one stayed with me forever. Such great acting from so many in this movie!!!those student actors deserve a ton a credit too. they were just kids then!
that's what I believe too. They will come together and be much closer after everything: Todd, Meeks, Pitts, Knox. And I'm sure they will visit Charlie one day, as soon as they get the hell out of that school. Five boys with gather, cement their friendship, spend time together, have insightful conversations and always remember Neil
What's so insidious now, though, is teachers pushing the same agenda as the establishment pretend to be anti-authority, but in reality they are just brainwashing students and turning them into Marxists. Definitely, whatever you do, don't look up James Lindsay and his channel called New Discourses. The algorithm would not be pleased if you did that.
@@EvoDevo2004 what about the teacher that was telling them to remain seated? he taught them how to think and act for themselves. this was a show of respect and loyalty to the man who showed them the path. ripping the pages of a book, unconventional thinking, questioning conventions and norms; chasing dreams and ambitions. this isn't simply down to "a different point of view" like you'd have in a debate. this is innovation, revolution, youth, novelty, and embracing the principle that the truth is discovered, not dictated.
I had a French teacher for 3 years that did that. He is the ONLY teacher I ever had that taught me that teachers can be incorrect, and to challenge ( in a polite way!)facts that we knew, and could prove, were incorrect. That had a huge impact on me, that someone in authority had taught me that authority figures can be wrong, and to find facts and truths for myself. I’m honestly still not sure why I chose French over Spanish for 3 years. Spanish would certainly have been more useful in daily life, but I wouldn’t change it now, even if I could, and that was 40 years ago. Thank you, Mr Harlow! Your lessons are still with me everyday. A good teacher STILL can have a tremendous impact, and they need more support.
I’m taking a course in education and this is what my teacher told me. “A good teacher will let you use any method to teach.” Mr. Keating was an excellent teacher in a very bad school.
I liked this movie when I was younger. But when you look at it with more distance and life experience it looses much. Actually Keating was quiet an irresponsible ass. He may had good intentions, but he didnt show them how to handle obstacles in life and still find your own way. And thats more important for a young person then reciting a fucking poem from Whitman. He just set them on a path of confrontation with their social enviroment without giving them the tools to handle it. He failed, lost his job, traumatized a bunch of youths, destroyed a family and was at least partly responsible for a suicide.
Wolfgang Kranek actually the suicide could’ve been prevented if Neil’s parents were more supportive of his dreams. And he did teach them how to stand up for themselves. Conforming to nonconformity.
@@mariafox9226 Well, one could argue that its the job of parents to get their children a solid education. It was also a weak point of the story, because he could've followed his dream after finishing school. In the end being a work of fiction it should tell a certain story and deliver a message. And in this I belive other movies did a better job... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TuYhfCkRxyE.html
Like the headmaster says "The system here is proven, it works. If you question it, what's to stop them from questioning it?" Hell-Ton had a decades long history of sending its young men off to the Ivy League. That was the goal of the parents and they were successful. Along comes the radical Keating to throw a wrench in the system.
@@wolfgangkranek376 He wasn't responsible for Neil's suicide, Neil and his father were. Didn't destroy a family, the father of Neil did it by himself. Didn't traumatized the students, Neil did. Didn't fail, his goal was to change the life of these kids and he did Change their lives and made them stand against conformity. But he did lost his job, I will give you that. Good job on that one, kid. And a "take it or leave it" suggestion, don't use swear words when making an elaborate explanation to prove a point. Makes other question your credibility and shows your immaturity.
It’s too easy to forget that Robin Williams wasn’t just hysterical, he was an amazing actor who could make you feel real emotion through his performance.
This is my favorite role of his. He wasn't trying to do stupid crazy things to make someone laugh. He had a vulnerability in this movie that I greatly appreciated. And this scene is a masterpiece.
I really like Ethan's acting here. Really powerful lines and acting. You can tell how his role has grown, from a shy guy who doesn't have so much confidence and then he stood up for himself and defy the Principal. You can see how he suffered when he was obligated to sat down while he was threatened: "one more word of you or anyone else and you're out of the school"
And then, Todd was who started the magnificent standing up for Keating's team. It is amazing for me how well written was this, because that's what good teachers do, encourages you to be on the top, and change your mind and defy you to get you know out of your comfort zone. We all have been Todd's here, amazed how a great teacher who was unjustly incriminated and nobody's doing anything. Todd could be the one that has learned the most from Keating.
The tragic suicide was the fault of the selfish father who was trying to force his son into an unwanted profession for bragging rights & maybe money. It was, definitely, NOT the fault of Mr Keating. And, YES - THANK YOU ROBIN!!!
Not that simple. The father wanted the son to live a life that was easier and less filled with struggle than his own. A better life materially and socially as those were his own values. He didn't factor in emotional well-being or fulfillment or joy or anything impractical because he worked his tail off to give the kid all the advantages. It's all trade-offs...security vs. Spiritual and emotional fulfillment. Can u have both? That's the trick...
@@jeanneumana1052 I’m in a constant battle trying to fulfill both. I feel like I will love my life in the duality of the two sides. Can’t say if it’s a good thing or bad thing
@@jeanneumana1052 how are fulfillment or joy impractical? He never once asked what his kid wanted. Even when he found him dead, he didn’t even say the name, just “son”. That really tells you something. If you want a better life, the desires of the person need to be factored in.
@@jeanneumana1052 It was entirely selfish of him. He didn't care about his son's well-being. His son was VERY obviously unhappy, and VERY obviously had a passion for theatre. His grades were perfectly fine, all A's, his father didn't care because he felt like he didn't have total control over his son. He didn't want his son to be well off because it wouldn't be the harsh childhood he had. He wanted his son to be well off because he could show his colleagues what a "fine boy" he raised. His father directly caused his suicide. He was a narcissist through and through
He taught us to fly in Hook He taught us to wish in Aladdin He taught us to keep playing in Jumanji He taught us to be better people in Mrs Doubtfire He taught us to be who we are in The Birdcage
@@ritam8767 No, The person said thanks for everything you gave us, I’m part of that us and I don’t take direction from you so I want to know why they think Robin whom I admired is resting in peace after he took his own life and ignored Gods word. It’s hateful to suggest people rest in peace when they have gone there own way in life and encouraged others to do likewise in opposition to Gods word, it’s actually evil and hateful. As God is always right death is not the end for Mr Williams and you want me to be quiet because it’s suits you ? I don’t think so, not today not tomorrow and not ever. You may hate people as much as robin did but I won’t, me and my household will obey the Lord.
O how I agree with you seems like everywhere I turn these days men do not have any honor no loyalty from our governments our businesses and industries to our fellow neighbors and brothers. I feel alone in this world. Forward i shall resume
@@chrisgross5409 I love Daniel Day Lewis. But if we're being honest My left Foot was nowhere near as good as Dead Poets Society. Was surprised when he took it.
My senior year high school English teacher showed us this film. I had been a pretty lifeless student up until that year. That teacher, and the literature she connected each of her students with, forever changed my life. I’m so grateful to have been taught by a teacher who cared for her students the way Mr Keating showed throughout this film. And forever RIP Robin Williams.
Yeah I had an amazing English teacher in high school that was also our grade tutor. I only had her for 1 year but my grade went up all because of the way she taught us.. didnt feel like work.. ironically i learned as an adult that she is a well known sa poet / short essay writer .. whom i still keep in touch with on fb to this day.. so in the end relationships with your students count more
A surgeon can reach into the body of a person and save their hearts, a good teacher can reach into a child's heart and change the rest of their lives, minds and thoughts
A good teacher does not try to "change" a child's thinking.That is indoctrinating and propagandizing.A teacher has the obligation to present non bias material in an objective manner .Concindently ,all these students by the end of the semester happen to think exactly the way the professor does on all the societal issues.That does not make you a good teacher.that makes you a good brainwasher.
What I find epic about this scene is how with each student who stands up on his desk, Mr. Nolan‘s voice ordering them to sit down fades more and more into the background while Mr. Keating‘s voice, loud and clear, thanks them at the end; it’s so illustrative of the impact he has had on them.
Mr. Nolan also mysteriously disappears by the end without having left the classroom in any way (not sitting down or shown exiting a door). 😅 not calling it a goof, it's clearly intentional. Also RIP Norman Lloyd (Mr. Nolan) who recently passed away last year, aged 106. 🙏
I can only imagine that realistically, all these boys ended up getting expelled, and while they get yelled at by their families, everyone has a smile on their face.
The look on Keating's face as the boys stand up is beautiful. He may have lost his job, but the fact that he managed to change these kids' lives for the better, even in some small way, was so important to him.
He didn’t lose a job, the school lost him. As for those who stood up…they were beautiful young men. He did his job. There is no job nobler than the job of educator. Needless to say, one of my favourite movies of all times.
I won’t go into why or how, but Robin Williams literally changed my whole life. I never knew him, and he is the only man I never met for whom I cried when he died.
Same here, every other celebrity death moved me little to none. I'm 34, so I damn near grew up with Robin like he was my Dad. I learned so many life lessons from him because of his ability to portray these slice of life characters so hauntingly well. I'm with you on that for sure. For real miss that guy so much.
I know the feeling. I was at work when I heard the news and I had to hide under one of my machines (I was cleaning at the time) and I just balled out. As other said, other actors and those so-called celebrities, really didn't matter, but Next to John Candy (alot of us were really young back when he passed), Robin hit us hard and left a lasting impression.
@@johnthesavage3204 I believe of everyone I knew or use to know, growing up and through the years, that I was never a Chris Farley fan. All his movies, programming whatever, I not once found him funny. No chuckling, giggling, snorting (except pixie sticks, because we were kids/teenagers back at the time) anything.
“Keating looked into Todd’s eyes, then into the eyes of all the Dead Poets. He nodded, then turned and walked out the door, leaving them standing on their desks in silent salute.” the ending of the book, it was a really beautiful book with some life changing quotes, but i can’t help but feel the movie is better and that we have sir robin williams to thank for that
I preferred the scene where he got Todd in front of the class & made him describe Whitman in the picture & proved to him that he had no reason to fear coming out of his shell when the rest of the class applauded.
I like that even the student who didn't care about the subject stood up. A subtle acknowlegement that "You're alright." And Mr Keating nodding back, because it meant he got through.
@@lucyjackson9408 right, so here's the story. We watched the movie for English movie analysis or whatever. The point is we watched it in English. It came to the end of our school year and we would never have the teacher again, so one guy stood up towards the end of the class and that's where it began. Our teacher tried to sit us down but no, we had too much respect to give and we held our ground, on the tables. :)
My parents: my child is completely fine. Me: saw this film and immediately formed a club at my school which we called Dead Poets Society where we read poetry the school didn't approve of. Sylvia Plath, Langston Hughes, etc.
All public schools approve of liberal/left wing poets.If you are a student that doesn't think you are being sufficiently indoctrinated and propagandized ,just ask the teachers for more democrat ideaology and they will gladly "teach" it to you😐
I don't know who you are, I don't know what you do, But no matter what war, And whoever your vote goes to, My heart goes out to you, as the wonder you and your classmates are to the human race. My captain, My captain.
I hate how sad Keating looked when the principal told him to leave but when he became happy after he saw his students hailing him, I became happy inside
I’ve always loved that Mr. Hopkins was the last one to stand. It shows that he didn’t stand for the fun of it or to mess like before in the film. He really did like Mr. Keating and knew he did nothing wrong.
Mr. Keating not only inspired many of his students but also the latin teacher. Just before this scene the latin teacher was conducting his class outside and waved a friendly jesture towards Mr. Keating when he was about to depart.
Exactly! I was like "that hypocrisy, first he judges him and stays silent on his firing not saying a word to defend him, then he copies him..." but I guess it's for the best, it means that change made its first steps to appear.
@@ouuie also don’t know he didn’t speak up for Keating. There probably wasn’t much Nolan and the administration would have listened to. The more interesting intrigue here is that by revealing in this final scene that the boys were forced and intimidated into signing the statement that sealed Keating’s fate and making clear with their gesture that it was completely counter to what they actually believed, (I mean let’s face it, considering all the signers of the statement except Cameron stood up, they effectively took back their signatures with that gesture), Todd just handed Mr. Keating grounds for a beautiful lawsuit against the school for wrongful termination, slander, and defamation. There’s a reason Nolan behaves like a cornered rat and tries instantly to silence Todd when he jumps up and reveals the truth to Keating. It’s not just him being a control freak, though he is that too. It’s that he knows that Todd just exposed the school to a massive lawsuit and PR scandal. Sure, Keating may not want to teach there anymore after what happened, but that kind of firing based on those accusations likely would have prevented him from getting any other teaching positions in the future unless he got it on the record legally that the accusations against him were patently and absurdly false.
@Ξανθη Γιατρα It's the way people's mind works. Things are so intuitive for them, it's hard for them to explain how they do things. They don't realize others aren't like them, can automatically get algebra.
@Ξανθη Γιατρα Exactly. I read a story from a professional public speaker struggling to explain to his wife how to give a speech. He's like, uhh, stand there and talk. Maybe read the people, talk to some people beforehand, get a feel for them.
During my daughter's senior high school awards ceremony, the class president read that poem to their class advisor. He had taught them history from the 6th grade and looped up through the years with them. At the end, each student stood up one by one, looked at him and said "O Captain, My Captain." My daughter told me that everyone was sobbing by the end including the teacher. I wish they had taken video.
That's why we became teachers in the first place. Knowing that you have touched another soul in the most positive way is priceless, it's the best reward.
No joke I am currently in the application process for my college's Education Grad program because this movie inspired me to become a High School English teacher.
A lot of people had a miserable time in school though, myself included, saying carpe diem will not save a system that is inherently rotten and corrupted, it doesn't matter how kind your teachers are, they have to stick to the curriculum or they get fired
@@leob4403 Hi, Leo. Some of us were innovative and able to be successful.But, you're right, lots of teachers fear inductive thinking and to be honest not many are creative, so...they stick to the method, even when it doesn't work. The risks I took to be siccessful with the kids, probably would not be acceptable today.
Nice little detail: Hopkins, the one who never seemed to have much interessent in poetry and wrote the silly "the cat sat on on the mat" stanza stands on his table too. Keating even managed to give him a different view on life
I had a teacher in my sophomore year of high school who completely changed my views. Mr. Springer inspired me to read the classics and expand my thinking. He wasn’t a cool or popular man but a huge influence to some students.
This, in my humble opinion, is Robin Williams at his best. It brings to mind my favorite quote from him. Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.
О Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done, The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won, The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring; But О heart! heart! heart! O the bleeding drops of red, Where on the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead.
O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells; Rise up-for you the flag is flung-for you the bugle trills, For you bouquets and ribbon’d wreaths-for you the shores a-crowding, For you they call, the swaying mass, their eager faces turning; Here Captain! dear father! This arm beneath your head! It is some dream that on the deck, You’ve fallen cold and dead.
My Captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still; My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will; The ship is anchor'd safe and sound, its voyage closed and done; From fearful trip, the victor ship, comes in with object won; Exult, O shores, and ring, O bells! But I, with mournful tread, Walk the deck my captain lies, Fallen cold and dead.
Oh captain my captain, thy missus does not speak We lay in bed from dusk till dawn but alas we do not sleep. I go up, I go down, I go in and out and in. I moan and groan and puff and pant, but the missus noises dim. Hear me captain, here my pleas Why is the missus silent Oops my bad, just checked her breath She's fallen cold and dead
As a former teacher, I'd be in tears if my students had done this for me. In so many movies, TV shows, standup routines, and guest appearances, Robin Williams played our emotions like a violin and we loved the music it made. Thank you, Robin, you are missed. 😪💔
This scene still breaks my heart. Twenty-five years earlier I went to see this with my cousin. As this scene broke out all you could hear in the quiet of the cinema was people sobbing. I broke down too. Not ashamed to admit it. It's in my opinion one of the most powerful scenes in cinema history. It's solid acting, and the tears in Keating's eyes at the end bring it home even harder.
SIDE NOTE: Norman Lloyd, the actor who played Mr. Nolan, died in May 2021, at the age of 106, having been almost 100 years in the entertainment industry. After his death, as of August 2021, the honor of being the oldest living American actor/actress goes to Betty White.
One of THE most powerful scenes in motion picture history, no question! EVERY young person should see this film before they finish High School until they, GET IT!!! OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN
I 100% agree with this. I had an English teacher whom I will never forget (Mr. Brown) who showed me this film. Instantly became my #1, and still is to this day, 7 years in the running. I was glad I was in the front as I started to tear up at this scene. I made sure he understood what that movie meant to me on the next essay, and even on the last day of school, got him some of his favorite coffee with a note reading "Oh captain my captain". Bless his soul, and the students he had to put up with. I won't forget my junior year any time soon
Just take a look to that perfect shot at 2:50...can't you see it? can't you interprete it? it's just there...notice those who stand on their desks, those are the ones who are not longer under control and awake, they are not indoctrinated anymore, tehy look self confident and sure of themselves but take a look at those who are sit, they look like controlled and dominated, they look like robots. This movie was, is and it will be one of the most awesome movies in history for it shows a deep message and tell you that you must be critic and say NO when you have to. Just love every minute of it.
Yes, you must be critical but there is a time and a place and this might not have been the one. To be able to criticize you have to have accomplished something otherwise no one will listen. All you said is true but if all of them are expelled their record will show their failures. You have to play the game to some extent, to make yourself someone others will listen to. Otherwise you are the homeless man with his "The end is nigh" sign.
Jam Lym ; One could say the ones who stayed seated did not conform to peer pressure . Maybe the first 1 or 2 were original while the rest were followers and just conforming or following in line. Just because everyone stands doesn't mean I have to as well or that you have to. We should ask ourselves what are we standing for ?
@@mikekaroules2820 One of the ones who remained sitting is the very one who sold out Mr. Keeting to avoid punishment, so it makes sense he remained sitting, as for the others, they were likely afraid of the repercussions.
Linkforlife199 ; the ones who followed the first two in standing were followers nevertheless. One could argue they were conforming to nonconformity. The ones sitting decided not to follow along with the peer pressure. Anderson , the first student to stand in his desk was really the courageous one ; original , anti establishment and nonconformist . The 2nd student was the same but just to slight lesser degree ( in my opinion ). Having said all that it is my opinion that there is a reason for regulation , policies , rules and procedures in any given institution. If not it all becomes a free for all , will eventually lead to chaos and the institution loses its identity. There was no need for the students to disobey the rules and procedures in my opinion. They agreed to a contract. They broke that contract and there should be repercussions although I believe expulsion in this case would be too severe . This is just my opinion ; I welcome yours .
@@mikekaroules2820 It's not about being followers or not. If following one side means keeping all your privileges and sacrificing your values, and following the other one meant expecting punishment and ridicule, but staying true to your values, then it doesn't matter whether you were the first to stand up or the tenth - but whether you stood up or not.
My senior year of high school, my AP English class arranged for the teacher to be pulled out of the classroom for a minute, and when she came back we played this song and one by one stood on our desks calling, "O Captain my Captain!" She started sobbing and just seeing how much it meant to her makes me still super emotional, and grateful for having her as a teacher.
O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done, The ship has weather’d every rack, the prize we sought is won, The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring; But O heart! heart! heart! O the bleeding drops of red, Where on the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead. O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells; Rise up-for you the flag is flung-for you the bugle trills, For you bouquets and ribbon’d wreaths-for you the shores a-crowding, For you they call, the swaying mass, their eager faces turning; Here Captain! dear father! This arm beneath your head! It is some dream that on the deck, You’ve fallen cold and dead. My Captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still, My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will, The ship is anchor’d safe and sound, its voyage closed and done, From fearful trip the victor ship comes in with object won; Exult O shores, and ring O bells! But I with mournful tread, Walk the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead. I'll never forget your talent, Robin. A one-of-a-kind comedian and actor. Your roles have really touched my heart and inspired me. May you rest in peace, O Captain.
It's amazing how the most terrified kids had the courage to stand on those tables. When someone resonates with your soul, you'll sacrifice your blood and sweat to defend them.
+Eric Jahnke I totally agree with you! Never understood that myself because in my opinion this is the best movie he ever made. Don't get me wrong I absolutely love his comedy too and I laugh my ass off, but this is in a class of it's own.
1989 was an amazing year for best actor nominations. The winner was Daniel Day Lewis for My Left Foot and he was also up against Tom Cruise (Born on the Fourth of July), Morgan Freeman (Driving Miss Daisy) and Kenneth Branaugh (Henry V). With all those great performances, it probably was close to a 5 way tie. Probably the best "lesson" film of the year, though. He taught those boys to be individuals, to think for themselves and not just do what everyone else is doing because it's expected of you. Just a marvelous film.
It is astounding to me that a comedian as crazy funny as Robin can be most deeply remembered for his work as a serious actor. There will never be another like him. God love this man for everything he did for us.
There's that one kid who has, I think, two lines in the whole movie, one being 'The cat sat on the mat." The kid was a smart ass, didn't seem to take Keating's lessons seriously, and yet by the movie's end, he joins his classmates in their defiance of the school authorities and tribute to their teacher by standing on his desk at 2:40 in the clip, giving Keating a respectful nod of acknowledgment as he does. Always liked that shot.
Always liked that detail. Maybe he still thought Keating was a quack, but knew he was being unjustly punished. Maybe Keating has an effect on him. Awesome that a minor character can be given some depth.
He honestly reminds me of myself if I was in Keating’s class. Reserved, not too drawn into the lessons my teacher had, but still willing to take a stand when needed
O Captain, my Captain !" " We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for." " To quote from Whitman, 'O me! O life!... of the questions of these recurring; of the endless trains of the faithless... of cities filled with the foolish; what good amid these, O me, O life?' Answer. That you are here - that life exists, and identity; that the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse. That the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse. What will your verse be?" " No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world." "There's a time for daring and there's a time for caution, and a wise man understands which is called for." "Carpe, carpe. Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary." "Smile !" ~Robin Williams~
Such a marvelous film. I haven't watched it in years. As much suffering as Robin went through I think he didn't give himself the credit he deserved. I met Robin many years ago and he saved my life when I was thinking those very dark thoughts of ending my life. I still cry everytime I think of him because he was a true friend and mentor to me. I'm glad he is at piece and can sit up in heaven and have those few beers with my dad.
I was deeply honoured by a class I taught when they acclaimed me, a humble teacher as their "captain, my captain"...the honour was too great. Thank you, Robin.
my teacher put this on our test "The first person to stand up on their seats and shout "Oh, Captain, my Captain" will receive a 95% on this test".... It was a joke and about five people did this (including me)😂
8 years that Robin Williams left us and it's like this scène, it's devastating. Such a great human being, his talent and legacy will Last forever. Carpe Diem and Thanks Robin 🙏
I remember how I sobbed when Jimmy Kimmel told us about Mr. Williams' passing, and he stood on his desk, and, choking back tears, said, "O captain my captain, you will be missed." And you truly are, Mr. Williams.
@@riversong4997 Yes, i cried too, it was a great tribute on the Jimmy Fallon show. Last weekend, i just watched " What Dreams may come", Robin and Annabella Sciorra were perfects in this movie.
The older I get, the more I love this movie and the more I cry. I taught at a private school (K-9) about an hour north of the school (St. Andrew's in Middletown, Delaware) where this was filmed. Believe, me it's realistic. Normal kids with parents with old names, big power and big money to control their children and the faculty. I lasted 6 years as I refused to suck up. People like Mr. Keating rocked the boat....but we all know he actually won. (So did I)
The world suffers losses everyday, but one year ago today, the world suffered a loss - a great loss - of a man who touched innumerable lives. Here's to you, O Captain, My Captain.
@@jongreenleaf1000 that was a masterpiece of filmaking. Robin Williams was a actor and an inspiration for many. He did a lot for a lot people, including our troops overseas.
@@jongreenleaf1000 No one is perfect but he admitted to his faults alcoholic, drug use, infidelity and talked about them publicly unlike other stars that try to hide the truth of the bad things in their lives. Robin Williams along with Billy Crystal and Whoopi Goldberg helped raise millions of dollars for the homeless through a 501 3 C a tax exempt charity they started called Comic Relief 100% of the money raised went straight to help the homeless unlike so many other charities that pay employees like Goodwill the CEO and others get a 6 figure income. He went in front of congress to help push a bill that would help the homeless with affordable housing. He read a report that most of the homeless are families not the drug addicts, alcoholics and mentally ill most people think they are. People that fall on hard times either not being able to make enough money, loss of job or a number of other reasons or possibilities. You can watch RU-vid it has the whole speech he made you've never seen him so serious but did tell some jokes. Sadly the bill didn't pass. Robin Williams would even hire homeless people to work in the movies he was in. He did go and entertain the troops and said he enjoyed it knowing he could take they minds away from all death of war. The disease he developed was taking away his memory and caused periods of delusion and he was already fighting depression but didn't start taking drugs or drinking he had been seeing a counselor to stop him from falling back and breaking his sobriety. The autopsy proved there was nothing in his system cause of death was asphyxiation he was found with a belt around his neck. It's strange in one of his interviews he said "Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem". Without a suicide note we will never know what he was going through losing everything that made him who he was and probably didn't want to be a burden to his family. Even on an episode of Mork and Mindy he said he was afraid that people wouldn't like him if he wasn't able to make them laugh. So get to really know the real man a very talented actor, an amazing comedian and a very caring person to try to fight to help the homeless when others turn a blind eye to the problem. He is missed by millions and probably more. To a man that could make me laugh or cry but always a entertainer. Sad to think of the pain you were going through to make you take your own life. Rest in peace Robin Williams.
Padraig Carroll Oh, shit, thanks for enlightening me. I can't tell the difference between fantasy and reality. We need geniuses like you to explain how to discern between the two. So, when are you running for office?
I love how you can see the internal struggles the boys face before deciding to stand up for what they believed in. Robin was the voice of a generation and deserved so much better.
literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style and rhythm; poems collectively or as a genre of literature.
I want to be like this. This is the teacher I want to be. I want my students to look up to me . I want a send off when I retire knowing I served well and to my code .
Word of advice don’t get stuck in to your own personal code, don’t think condescending thoughts kids are empathetic, don’t expect anything from your kids- they’re teenagers their first thought will be “why the fuck would I work for you grub”, and make it entertaining listen to how you talk and don’t use a tired tone or pitch. My best teacher have been ones that said ‘if you don’t wanna listen shut up and occupy yourself’ and then game a nearly hour long entertaining explanation of the topic and showed genuine listening skills when questioned or replied to
As much as this is about Robin, it's also a message about those young men. Even though this is a fictional story, in that world 20 years later, those young men standing on desks would have been CAPTAINS of their industries, whatever they may be. The ones who stayed in their desks, are the drones, those not willing to, STEP UP, be original, be stand outs, be outspoken, be boat rockers.
+Storm Davis Don't be afraid to question authority or to stand against the majority! Just because authority says something is right or the majority supports it doesn't MAKE it right!
Dex Starr Please provide actual references for your claims. Also so feminism (the belief that females are just as equal and capable individually as males) is chauvinism. Please. Also men who face abuse by their wives are ridiculed not by women but by other men due to the idea that paternalistic idea that women are weak and therefore are incapable of harm. Our gender is the one promoting such type not women. So don't give me that.
Robin is too good for heaven, not everyone should be punished by spending eternity worshiping a god. He went to Nirvana to become a god. And they were like "Hey, wanna smoke a joint?"
@@clarkstrange2142 I was taught we are in perputal worship of that god. Even if I'm not, I still don't want to be in heaven with the Christian god. It really is a terrible thing to wish for someone.
Very true indeed , but how many of us, Myself included do not realise how bloody good the teachers were untill later in life when maybe they are gone forever & you cannot go & thank them. So sad really
@@carlmason4153 And while they may be gone from our lives, their words and lessons are not. I can only hope to touch some student as Mr Keating did, or any of the teachers and coaches in the period pieces about students coming of age. My students are, I fear lost in the haze which is tomorrow without a road map, and it is the job of any good teacher to not just provide them with a map, but to show them how best to draw that map for themselves. We teach them to deal with the vagaries of a, too often, very unkind world that wants to minimize individual accomplishments in favor of blending in to homogeneous conformity. This is anathema to the idea that is inherent in American Exceptionalism. We claim to teach the latter, but too often the state forces us to teach the former. We need to allow our students to seek within and find what makes them exceptional so they will be able to embrace what is exceptional about the world in which they must live. For those that say that they wished the world would allow this freedom to exist, I say that the truth is that the world is what we make of it. If it is crap, that is because we made it crap.
@@heinleinreader Samuel, very good words my friend & I wish you sincerely all the very best for you & your students & the sacrifices you are doing trying to give the kids a sense of belonging. Big Respect from England 🤞🤞
@@carlmason4153 Thank you, sir, your kindness is appreciated. All we can do is teach what we know to be true and let the administrators come if they will. I became a teacher later in life. I was originally an engineer, but I have a seizure condition that precludes me from working with electronics. I couldn't handle the boredom of retirement, so I took tutoring jobs. I decided to get my certificate, and the rest, as they say, is history, or mathematics, or chemistry or whatever. Oddly, the one thing they never have me teaching is anything related to engineering. Funny that, eh?
One of the things I like the most about this scene is that even for the students that decided to stand, it looks like a difficult decision. They know they're risking something (being expelled), and their willing to do it anyway.
Yes. Greatest. And for me, necessary. The Loss of this most brilliant student HURT. It hurt ALL of us. Not just his loss, but that death was the only empowerment and freedom he could see 😢 THIS Scene redeemed Hope.🌈 Others claimed their Power and their Life. It's not a magic wand. But even during hardships, they now believe in themselves! Their own value and ability. THAT IS GREAT 🎉
Actors, they never really die. As long as you remember the acting and the message of persons like: Christopher Lee, Carrie Fisher, Alan Rickman, Robin Williams and others. Their memory will move on
Robin Williams is the reason I decided to put kids on the stage,40 years ago.He was my idol,my mentor and the reason for my lifes work.There will never be another Robin Williams and the day that he entered heaven,I could hear the standing ovation I loved him so much that once after a performance,my actors stood on their desks for me I was honored.
I read somewhere that Cameron was scripted to stand as well but the actor who played Cameron suggested it wouldn't fit into his character of showing his true colors as a coward knowing he fully participated in all the rebellion. They decided the actor was right and changed the script. This is a final scene that brings your mood back up after Neil's death, Charlie's expulsion and Keating's firing. RIP Robin. You were awesome
I do think Cameron is portrayed really well in this scene. His facial expression when Keating's in the room screams that he definitely feels guilty and sorry to some degree for selling Keating out to some degree and I'd like to think it's that bit of inner guilt+fear of repercussions that's preventing him from standing.
Yes. Greatest scene. And for me, necessary. The Loss of this most brilliant student HURT. It hurt ALL of us. Not just his loss, but that death was the only empowerment and freedom he could see 😢 THIS Scene redeemed Hope.🌈 Others claimed their Power and their Life. It's not a magic wand. But even during hardships, they now believe in themselves! Their own value and ability. THAT IS GREAT 🎉
I appreciate the realism that only about half of the boys climbed up. I feel most of the others were just scared, which is in keeping of teens at that age.
Yeah, nobody understood Cameron better than actor Dylan Kussman. I imagine him telling the director, "I mean, I want him to stand, to have the change of heart, but I just don't see him doing that." Weir would have then said, "You know what, you're right. Okay Cameron doesn't stand."
