Freedom Writers

[Brian in Mesa]

Freedom Writers

Release Date: January 5, 2007
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Director: Richard LaGravenese
Screenwriter: Richard LaGravenese
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for violent content, some thematic material and language)
Website: Freedom Writers | MySpace.com/FreedomWriters

Starring: Hilary Swank, Imelda Staunton, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn, Mario

Plot Summary: "Freedom Writers" is 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. Two-time Academy Award® winner 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.

 

[Bada0Bing]

This reminds me of Dangerous Minds, with Michelle Pfeiffer.

 

[abomb]

This reminds me of Dangerous Minds, with Michelle Pfeiffer.

Don't forget;

Sunset Park
The Principal
Stand and Deliver
187

 

[Brian in Mesa]

AMC Theater chain to let teachers in for free to see Swank's high-school set "Freedom Writers"
Associated Press
Jan. 25, 2007 12:00 AM
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -

AMC Entertainment Inc., the nation's second-largest theater chain, said Tuesday it will offer free tickets for teachers wanting to see the movie "Freedom Writers," starring Hilary Swank.

The offer is good from Friday through Feb. 1 for teachers in grades kindergarten through 12th who show a valid school identification or pay stub.

The Paramount Pictures movie, released three weeks ago, stars Swank as an idealistic English teacher who goes into a Long Beach, Calif., high school and tries to overcome racial intolerance among her students.

AMC and Paramount said the offer was a way to honor teachers.

"We hope this will help express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for all that they do, often with very little thanks' in return," the Kansas City-based exhibitor said in a news release.

The movie, showing at 2,286 locations, has earned $26.5 million in box office so far and came in fifth this past weekend, according to Media By Numbers LLC.

AMC last year held a similar promotion for the spelling-bee movie "Akeelah and the Bee," handing out around 10,000 free tickets.

 

[former user 1]

I think I might go see this movie this weekend. The drive in here is showing this and the Pursuit of Happyness for only $5/adult. I'm looking forward to seeing it, even though it does remind me of 187 and Dangerous Minds.

 

[Bada0Bing]

I recently watched this one. Decent movie. I wasn't expecting anything great, so I was actually pleasantly surprised. They did a nice job of telling the story, even though it was extremely predictable.

It was interesting to read and compare the real stories to the movie:

http://www.chasingthefrog.com/reelfaces/freedomwriters.php