Hilary Swank
Erin Gruwell
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Jan 5, 2007 · A 2007 film based on the true story of Erin Gruwell, a teacher who inspires her diverse students to learn and pursue education beyond high school. The film features Hilary Swank, Imelda Staunton, Patrick Dempsey and other stars, and explores themes of racism, violence and tolerance.
- (83K)
- Biography, Crime, Drama
- Richard LaGravenese
- 2007-01-05
Box office. $43.1 million. Freedom Writers is a 2007 American biographical drama film written and directed by Richard LaGravenese and starring Hilary Swank, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, Patrick Dempsey and Mario . It is based on the 1999 book The Freedom Writers Diary by teacher Erin Gruwell and students who compiled the book out of real diary ...
- $21 million
A movie based on a true story of a teacher who inspires her at-risk students to learn tolerance and pursue education through journal writing and Holocaust studies. The plot follows her challenges, achievements, and personal struggles in a racially divided school in Long Beach, California.
Jan 5, 2007 · Freedom Writers is a 2007 film about a teacher who inspires her students to write journals and read books that relate to their lives. The film has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, and is available to rent or buy online.
- (14.6K)
- Richard Lagravenese
- PG-13
- Hilary Swank
Jan 5, 2007 · Directed by Richard LaGravenese. Biography, Crime, Drama. PG-13. 2h 3m. By Manohla Dargis. Jan. 5, 2007. As a cinematic subspecies, films about teachers working with throwaway kids tend to follow...
- Richard Lagravenese
A 2007 drama starring Hilary Swank as a teacher who inspires her "at-risk" students of color with Anne Frank's diary and Holocaust museum visit. Read the review, age rating, and parents' guide for language, violence, and other content issues.
Jan 5, 2007 · A movie based on a true story of a young teacher who inspires her class of at-risk students to pursue education beyond high school. Watch the trailer, read user reviews, and find out more about the cast and crew of Freedom Writers.
