David Greene

David Greene is the main character in the 1992 1992 American drama film School Ties, played by Brendan Fraser. Character Overview Who he is: A working-class teen from Scranton, Pennsylvania. The school: He gets a football scholarship to a prestigious elite prep school in the 1950s. The secret: He hides the fact that he is Jewish because he fears anti-Semitism from his classmates and teachers. Plot and Conflict Success: His football skills make him a star on campus and win him popularity. The reveal: His classmate Charlie Dillon (Matt Damon) discovers and exposes David's Jewish heritage. The fallout: David faces severe harassment, public ridicule, and threats from peers who turn on him. The resolution: After being falsely accused of cheating by Dillon, the truth comes out when another student confesses, leading to Dillon's expulsion.