Dangerous Minds stars Michelle Pfeiffer as LouAnne Johnson, a former Marine who becomes an English teacher at an inner-city high school. Facing a class of underprivileged and rebellious students, she employs unconventional teaching methods to engage them, ultimately inspiring and transforming their lives.

Directed by John N. Smith, the film is based on Johnson’s autobiography, “My Posse Don’t Do Homework.” While it received mixed reviews from critics, Pfeiffer’s performance was widely praised. The film’s soundtrack features the hit song “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio, which became iconic in its own right.