FREEDOM WRITERS (Theatrical Release USA 2007)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

Freedom Writers—inspirational, educational—encourages belief that the world gets better due to good teachers. Great work for Actress Hilary Swank. It’s a little piece of WOW and earns its watch. Good movie for after viewing discussion with children.

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Storyline

Under-privileged children become inspired due to a good teacher.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Richard Gravenese for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Tracey Durning, Dan Levine, Nan Morales, and Hilary Swank for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Erin Gruwell (Hilary Swnak), Scott Casey (Patrick Dempsey), Steve Gruwell (Scott Glenn), Margaret Campbell (Imelda Staunton), Eva Benitez (April Hernandez Castillo), Andre Brant (Mario), Gloria Munez (Kristin Herrera), Sincy (Jaclyn Ngan), Alejandro Santiago (Sergio Montalvo), Marcus (Jason Finn), Jamal Hill (Deance Wyatt), Brandy Ross (Vanetta Smith), Tito (Gabriel Chavarria), Ben Daniels (Hunter Parrish), Miguel (Antonio Garcia), Victoria (Giovonnie Samuels), and Brian Gelford (John Benjamin Hickey).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This movie shows the dedication necessary to turn a tough educational environment into a productive, fertile ground where minds can expand, grow, and, with freedom, explore the possibility of a richer life through enhancing and strengthening the intellectual world of our mind. It’s a blueprint for helping less advantaged neighborhoods. Thank you to Director Richard LaGravenese for capturing the way heart interest makes a difference in education. Thank you.

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