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Freedom Writers

PG-132h 3m2007Richard LaGravenese
IMDb: 7.6/10Rotten: 69%Metacritic: 64/100
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"Their story. Their world. Their future."

A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.

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DaughterHigh SchoolBased On Novel Or BookHolocaust (shoah)GhettoDiaryViolence In SchoolsPrincipal Witness BiographyRacial Segregation

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Frequently asked questions

What is Freedom Writers (2007) about?

A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.

Who stars in Freedom Writers?

Freedom Writers stars Hilary Swank (Erin Gruwell), Patrick Dempsey (Scott Casey), Scott Glenn (Steve Gruwell), Imelda Staunton (Margaret Campbell), April Hernandez Castillo (Eva Benitez). The film was directed by Richard LaGravenese.

How long is Freedom Writers?

Freedom Writers has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated PG-13.

Is Freedom Writers worth watching?

Freedom Writers holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 69. Fans of Crime, Drama, Biography are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Freedom Writers?

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