The Ron Clark Story (also known as The Triumph in Australia, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Sweden and the Philippines) is a 2006 television film, starring Matthew Perry, that premiered on TNT on Sunday, August 13, 2006. Based on the real educator Ron Clark, it centers on the title character (Perry), a white teacher from a small town, who moves to New York City and tries to make a difference in the lives of his minority students despite nobody, including the students themselves, believing in them. The film was sponsored by Johnson & Johnson.
The film received largely positive reviews, with particular praise going to Perry's portrayal. It was nominated for three 2007 Emmy Awards, including "Outstanding Made For Television Movie", "Outstanding Casting For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special" and "Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie" for Perry. Additionally, Perry was also nominated for the Golden Globe Award and the Screen Actors Guild Award for "Best Actor".
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