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Hilary Swank stars as Erin Gruwell, a teacher who inspires her class of at-risk students in a racially divided Los Angeles school. Based on a true story, the film shows how she challenges them to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.
- (86K)
- Biography, Crime, Drama
- Richard LaGravenese
- 2007-01-05
Based on the book The Freedom Writers Diary by teacher Erin Gruwell and her students, the film follows her efforts to inspire and educate at-risk youth in Long Beach, California. The film stars Hilary Swank, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, Patrick Dempsey and Mario, and is dedicated to the memory of a slain student.
A movie based on a true story of a teacher who inspires her students to write and learn in a racially divided school. See critics' ratings, audience feedback, official clips, and where to watch online.
- (126)
- Richard Lagravenese
- PG-13
- Hilary Swank
Summaries. Erin Gruwell, a young teacher in a racially divided Los Angeles school, inspires her class of at-risk students, deemed incapable of learning, to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school. It's 1994 in Long Beach, California.
Watch Hilary Swank as a teacher who inspires her students to write and express themselves in this 2007 drama. Available to rent or buy in HD on Amazon Prime Video.
Freedom Writers streaming: where to watch online? Currently you are able to watch "Freedom Writers" streaming on fuboTV, Paramount+ with Showtime, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
- 123 min
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.