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Synopsis

Hilary Swank stars in this story about a teacher in a racially divided school who gives her students what they've always needed - a voice. Swank plays Erin Gruwell, the real-life teacher at Long Beach's Wilson High who inspired her students to overcome the gangs that divided them and the education system that forgot them. Based on the book The Freedom Writers Diary and supported by a cast of first-time actors who drew from their actual experiences on the street, Gruwell teaches us all an important lesson about tolerance and trust.

Release: 2007
Running Time: 123 min

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  1. Adam K Adam K

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    06 December 2008
    Hooray. I am always thrilled when pictures come out that say to a people, "Look, there are some real, hard working, morally sound role models for our children in public schools." I cannot ever begin to say I had to dodge bullets to get to school, however, I can relate to a lot of the home situations of some of the characters. I think the fact that instead of forming a picket line to express dissatisfaction over how she was being supported, this teacher responded out of a character that said, "I will do whatever it takes to help students discover who they can become." How refreshing is that. The fact that it is based on fact makes it even more wonderful. I am going to research the school online as I want to know what is happening there now. Do not miss this one.

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