Song for a Raggy Boy (2003)

Name: Song for a Raggy Boy
Released: 2003

William Franklin is a teacher who was born in Ireland and moved to the United States only to repatriate in 1939 after his leftist political views cause him to lose his job. Franklin becomes the first non-cleric instructor at St. Jude's, a school for wayward boys run by Brother John, who is a firm believer in strong discipline.

Genres: Drama, History

What to watch after Song for a Raggy Boy

Michael Collins (1996) — Aidan Quinn appears in both
Bloody Sunday (2002)
Tunes of Glory (1960) — Same subject: discipline
Evelyn (2002) — Aidan Quinn appears in both
My Boy Jack (2007)
The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)