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Freedom Writers (2007)

Poster for Freedom Writers

Their story. Their world. Their future.

A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Richard LaGravenese
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    Erin Gruwell Hilary Swank
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    Scott Casey Patrick Dempsey
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    Steve Gruwell Scott Glenn
  • Profile picture of Imelda Staunton
    Margaret Campbell Imelda Staunton
  • Profile picture of April Hernandez Castillo
    Eva Benitez April Hernandez Castillo
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    Andre Bryant Mario
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    Gloria Munez Kristin Herrera
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    Sindy Jaclyn Ngan

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Keywords

  • daughter
  • high school
  • based on novel or book
  • holocaust (shoah)
  • ghetto
  • diary
  • violence in schools
  • principal witness
  • biography
  • racial segregation
  • anne frank
  • school excursion
  • idealism
  • based on true story
  • racial tension
  • gang violence