Stand and Deliver

Sun, Sep 3, 2023

Stand and Deliver

Set in the predominantly Mexican neighborhood of East Los Angeles, at James A. Garfield High School, the site of the real events on which the film is based, Stand and Deliver is the inspirational true story of Bolivian American Jaime Escalante, a former computer engineer who finds himself teaching math to a rowdy group of under-resourced students. Edward James Olmos received an Academy Award nomination for his scene-stealing performance as Escalante, alongside standout turns by Lou Diamond Phillips and Rosanna De Soto. Successful both critically and commercially, the film remains widely beloved 35 years later. 

DIRECTED BY: Ramón Menéndez. WRITTEN BY: Ramón Menéndez, Tom Musca. WITH: Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rosanna De Soto, Andy García. 1988. 106 min. USA. Color. English, Spanish. Rated PG. 35mm. 

Academy Museum film programming generously funded by the Richard Roth Foundation. 

Theater accessibility accommodations available upon request. Learn more about our accessibility initiatives.

Know Before You Go

  • Plan your Visit

    Location

    The Academy Museum and its theaters are located at 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

    Parking

    Self-parking, accessible parking, and electric vehicle charging options are available. See below for our parking structure information and view the parking page for further details.

    Ride-Share Drop Off

    Roddenberry Lane, entrance on Fairfax Ave.

    LACMA's Pritzker Parking Garage

    6000 W 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90036, entrance on 6th St.
    5am–10pm
    $20 ($12 after 8pm entry) 
    Accessible spots on P1, adjacent to elevators
    EV charging stations on P1 and P2

    Petersen Automotive Museum Garage

    744 Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036, entrance on Fairfax Ave. or 8th St.
    6am–11pm
    $24 (first 15 min. free)
    Accessible spots on P1 only; no garage elevator
    EV charging stations on P1

  • Accessibility

    Audio Description

    For visitors who are blind or partially-sighted, audio description devices are available for some digital film screenings on a first-come, first-served basis. 

    Real-time audio descriptions are available for some performances upon request with at least three weeks’ notice, subject to the availability of describers. Email academymuseum@oscars.org to submit your request.

    Closed Captioning

    For visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing, in-seat closed captioning or descriptive audio-devices are available for some digital film screenings on a first-come, first-served basis. Please confirm availability at academymuseum@oscars.org before planning your visit. 

    Real-time captioning is available for programs upon request with at least three weeks’ notice, subject to the availability of captioners. Email academymuseum@oscars.org to submit your request.

    Please see our Accessibility page for complete information, including details on our Visual Description Tours, Calm Mornings, and Covid-19 policies.