Front of the Class (2008) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Peter Werner · Starring James Wolk, Sarah Drew
A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.
Where was Front of the Class filmed?
- Vancouver, Canada, Vancouver – Primary filming location for the entire film including school scenes and street sequences. The majority of the film was shot in and around Vancouver, with local schools and neighborhoods serving as the setting for Brad Cohen's educational journey
- Iowa, United States, Iowa – Represents the childhood hometown of Brad Cohen where his struggle with Tourette syndrome began. Though the film is set in Iowa and depicts Cohen's early life there, these scenes were recreated in Vancouver rather than filmed on location in Iowa