Your post reminds me a letter by Abraham lincoln to his son's teacher. Actually, as a parent, you made a very good comparison between two person's action in the movie. We always consider someone as a model when he as good media coverage or successful but don't consider people who are overlooked.

Practice make a man perfect and there is no wrong with failure but shame if we don't try. It is very nice to see Neville from a different angle. Best wishes for your smart kids.