Freedom Writers

USA 2007, 118 minutes
Dir. Richard LaGravenese
Genres: Drama / Youth

Topics: Educational Resource, Indigenous & Minority Cultures.

Feat. Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Imelda Staunton

Aroview: Hilary Swank guides a classroom of problem students through the quagmire of racial and political divide in this uplifting paean to education.

Gradually reshaping hostility in the aftermath of 1992’s LA Riots through the introduction of Anne Frank’s Diary, Swank’s headstrong performance urges the film into genuinely inspiring moments, even if its feel-good Hollywood formula is over-pronounced, and less BLACKBOARD JUNGLE than DANGEROUS MINDS.

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4 stars (Very Good) I've made a definitive decision on my all time ultimate multiple tissue film weepie. It's total slush but I just can't help it. Freedom Writers. Every single time I'm a total mess. ~barong
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2 stars (Good Try) The film has a good message but viewing wise Hilary does too good a job on the kids. ~Tubbs