8) Mona Lisa Smile (2003)

Directed by Mike Newell, The film features Katherine Watson, played by Julia Roberts, a progressive art history professor who challenges her students at Wellesley College in the 1950s to think independently and question societal norms. Her unconventional teaching methods inspire young women to pursue their own ambitions and break free from traditional expectations. Just like the Dead Poets Society, this film explores themes of empowerment, personal growth, and the transformative impact of an inspiring educator.
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