Freedom Writers

2007 • 122 minutes
4.7
1.17K reviews
70%
Tomatometer
PG-13
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Eligible
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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.
Rating
PG-13

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4.7
1.17K reviews
Jazmin Torres
September 5, 2016
This is my favorite movie, it's so inspiring. Mrs. Gruel is one of many teacher's out there that cares about her students. I love how she helped them realize that we're all the same no matter what and we can succeed if we try, we can tell our story so other's can listen. This movie brings tears to my eye's it's such a great movie I highly recommend it!
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Moriah A
February 13, 2015
No words can describe how amazing this movie is. It is not only motivational but also helps show people the environment some children live in and what they may go through.
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Sandeep Kaur
June 21, 2020
Why this movie isn't available in my country, that's so sad. This type of movies should be available in all the countries😭I'm from Spain
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