Mr. Burton
“Some are born great. Some are inspired to be great.”
Drama
In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton.
VIBE
A deeply moving and inspiring look at the power of mentorship. Set against the backdrop of wartime Wales, it's a story of hope, resilience, and the transformative impact of a dedicated teacher on a young student's life.
inspiringheartwarmingnostalgicupliftingsteadyperiod dramainspirational biopickitchen sink realismeducationmentorshipovercoming adversityfinding your voice
walesadoptive fatherbiographybased on true storyteacher student relationshipinspiring story1940slower-middle-classbased on real person
