Added: Jul 26, 2008
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Freedom WritersIn theaters January 12th, 2007Starring: Hilary Swank, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, Patrick Dempsey, Mario"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.Be Heard on YouTube.com/BeHeard
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Rating: 4.07 (2650 ratings) Views: 992316' favoriteCount='705 Comments: 1420
SkatetoAmaze Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - This is a really good movie, we watched it at school once.
billyfleck Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - wow wot a film. it made me cry, n i dont cry at films. im white and my best friend is black, but i dont look at it likr that, i just see him as my best friend. need 2 watch it ppl, this film really make you think . .
fukedup4lyf Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - That was fantastic nobodyzsukey
fukedup4lyf Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - u son of a bitch ordaniscool11[!!!]
harrrry1994 Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - i just wotched that film i thote it was ace
Haimfan Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - This is a brilliant movie and it did make me cry ( alot ) .
AnimeGirl1127 Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - i wish all the kids at MY school could watch this!!then they would stop picking on me for being asian
FreddyDSilverBrite Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - Man, just finished watching it, adn boy was it beautiful. It made me cry T.T
dyerone444 Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - i like the movie but im still tryin to figure out the song name and artist that came out when the latina and the cambodiam chick get out of the shower
PicsMusichearts Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - I loved this film. Best one I have EVER seen. :)
EpicSoul86 Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - Wonderful...amazing...I have been really lucky to find this movie.
brokenmizz Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - Most inspirational realistic film i have watched. Glad i watched it && now im looking for the book =]
drummr09 Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - Amazing movie
swrcrew Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - what a shiet
BMORECLASSIC Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - i just watch this movie about 20 mins agoone of my favmost def!
nobodyzsukey Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - You made me smile and feel like I reached someone. Thank you.
JtothaLO4ever Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - Did anyone saw the movie `DANGEROUS MINDS` with Michelle Pfeiffer from 1995? Well, these two movies are very similar, but this one is a little better. My second favorite movie ever!
fukedup4lyf Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - yeaa same im lookin for the book too glad u pointed it out...but where the hell we gon get the book from!?
fukedup4lyf Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - Heyyyyy!!! Im glad ii made u smile...i really am and i appreciated u replying back =]and heyy of courseee u reached someone!! u made me think fukin 10times about that!! all we need now is to pass this shitt as far as we can cause this is one way to make the world a better place...yeaa soz lol everyone gotta read yo comment cause its inspiring...[well it was to me] lol
GotPokedHard Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - this was probably one of the best ive seen..sorta sad in some parts
annalovesmusicals Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - i love this filmi watched it for the first time today and i couldnt stop crying at certain pointsthe bit that most struck a chord with me was the part where she's talking about how the Holocaust started with people thinking they could take over and wipe out anyone who was different.again, this is a great film.it makes it so much more special because it really happened
lolNoUsername Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - i gott he copy of their diary's :D :D :Dso hard life they got especially eva. ;)
SupererDuperer Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - I watched this film for the first time today and I was surprised at how amazing and moving it was. I loved it <3
pakibabi4eva Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - i love thiss movie
nobodyzsukey Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - The teacher here speaks the truth ... for every single teenager out there, now or later, it doesn't matter. You are worthy human beings, with every bit as much potential as the scariest Hitler or the most amazing Martin Luther King Jr. and everything in between. It's your choice, but it isn't easy. It never is. My generation was beaten in silence, and most won't talk about it, let alone write about it. Don't EVER let someone else shut you up. What you have to say is invaluable.