School Ties
School Ties, a film by Robert Mandel, is the story of a Jewish boy, David Greene, who is recruited to play football for an elite private school. David Greene hides his religion from his schoolmates and teachers because the school is made up of Christians. ... The first instance of mob mentality in School Ties occurs soon after the students discover that David Greene is Jewish. ... David is convinced that he is going to be kicked out of the school, but Charlie Dillions roommate came forward and told the deans that he saw Dillion cheat. ... David would not have been torment as badly had the students been surrounded by a more diverse group in their school. ... The students are left unable to cope with the world outside their school walls.