$$$ | Netflix
Released: 1961
Inspired by a true story, this little-known 1961 drama stars a young William Shatner as Peter Gifford, an idealistic high school teacher who finds himself in hot water when he ask his students to compose essays revealing their thoughts on sex. When the students' parents catch wind of the proposed assignment, Gifford is suspended, sparking a heated confrontation between the school board and the entire student body.