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    Freedom Writers

    Poster of the movie Freedom Writers
    2007     Drama    
    United Kingdom
    2h 3min
    PG-13
    Guide for parents: not recommended for young children, violence, offensive language.
    G
    Guide for parents: Rated PG-13 in the USA, not recommended for young children, violence, offensive language.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated PG-13 in the USA, not recommended for young children, violence, offensive language.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated PG-13 in the USA, not recommended for young children, violence, offensive language.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated PG-13 in the USA, not recommended for young children, violence, offensive language.
    AA
    Guide for parents: Rated PG-13 in the USA, not recommended for young children, violence, offensive language.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated PG-13 in the USA, not recommended for young children, violence, offensive language.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated PG-13 in the USA, not recommended for young children, violence, offensive language.

    Inspired by a true story and the diaries of real Long Beach teenagers after the LA riots, during the worst outbreak of interracial gang warfare. Hilary Swank stars as Erin Gruwell, whose passion to become a teacher is soon challenged by a group of Black, Latino, and Asian gangbangers who hate her even more than each other. When Erin begins to listen to them in a way no adult has ever done, she begins to understand that for these kids, getting through the day alive is enough -- they are not delinquents but teenagers fighting "a war of the streets" that began long before they were born. Erin gives them something they never had from a teacher before -- respect. For the first time, these teens experience a hope that maybe, they might show the world that their lives matter and they have something to say.

    Directed byRichard LaGravenese
    Written byRichard LaGravenese
    CompanyParamount PicturesParamount PicturesParamount Pictures

    Starring

    Hilary Swank
    Patrick Dempsey
    Scott Glenn
    Imelda Staunton
    Hunter Parrish
    + MORE

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