Freedom Writers (DVD, 2007, Widescreen)

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Type
Movie
Region Code
DVD: 1 (US, Canada...)
Language
English
Features
Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Widescreen
Studio
Paramount Pictures
UPC
0097363465041
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Based on actual diary accounts of several teenagers following the L.A. riots, FREEDOM WRITERS is the story of an idealistic teacher's attempts to make a difference in the lives of her at-risk students. Located in gang-ravaged Long Beach, California, Woodrow Wilson High is a hotbed of violence due to a voluntary integration program which brings Black, Latino, Asian, and White students together. Rather than having the desired effect of creating healthy diversity, this program breeds constant war between all parties involved, the result being daily gun shots, constant racial slurs, and gang violence.Played largely by young unknowns, the freshman class in question is both naïve and wise beyond its years. While never having heard of the Holocaust, these kids are well-versed in the pain of poverty, the legal system, and death. Despite being up against unthinkable violence, devoted first-time teacher Erin Gruwell (Hillary Swank) never gives up, slowly bonding with her class of at-first unreachable pupils, breaking down their tough exteriors and getting at the real people beneath through requiring the students keep daily journals. Meanwhile, a strain is put on Erin's marriage as her student involvement gradually takes priority over her personal life. The intensity with which Erin relates to her work threatens her husband (Patrick Dempsey), who in seeing Erin's transformation, is reminded of his own stagnancy. Thanks to a catalogue of films including STAND AND DELIVER and DANGEROUS MINDS, any film about inspiring teachers risks feeling redundant and preachy. But writer/director Richard LaGravenese manages to put a fresh spin on this already familiar formula thanks to powerful performances by Hillary Swank, Imelda Staunton, and several newcomers. While slightly predictable, FREEDOM WRITERS critiques the public education system in an ultimately moving way.

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0097363465041
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Product Key Features

Actor
Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, Patrick Dempsey, Hilary Swank
Edition
Widescreen
Rating
PG-13
Movie/TV Title
Freedom Writers
Director
Richard Lagravenese
Format
DVD
Release Year
2007
Genre
Drama

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Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Display Format
Widescreen
Leading Role
Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, Patrick Dempsey, Hilary Swank
Film Country
USA
Release Date
20070417

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  • by tped_97
    05 Sep, 2024Most favourable review

    such a great movie with good actors. go...

    such a great movie with good actors. good quality and sound.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: wildgoodsuk

  • by 66-catalina
    12 Feb, 2019Most critical review

    so-so

    not a bad movie, but not a really good one either. if it's a rainy day with nothing to do, this will keep you entertained, it's a story about inner city gangs and the terrible condition of the US educational system, and how one teacher overcomes it.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: qualitydvds

  • by 1writer2
    19 Mar, 2019

    Inspirational

    This is a true story of a teacher facing an inner city class of high schoolers from different ethnic groups. At first the students are divided and do not trust or even like those different from them. The teacher starts the writing into journals each day and they discover how much alike they really are. Every school teacher who gets discouraged should early have this movie. It can also be a teaching tool for kids in their teens. I had a problem at first with the bad language but soon realized that, hey, it’s what you here today.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: mattin76

  • by johnnyvinso-0
    08 May, 2017

    Phenomenal

    I have been working in the school system well over sixteen years in a predominantly white school district. Although, I am African American, I introduced this movie to another teacher as a point of interest. She and her students watched the movie together. She also, shared the same sentiments as I did about the movie, and so, during our lunch break, it was suggested to our Director of Curriculum that perhaps this movie be shown in both Sociology & Psychology classes; she was open to the suggestion, especially since our district is becoming more diverse in its student population. Thanks Ebay, for making it so affordable.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: wUj_yFziStm@Deleted

  • by janinebtaysom
    18 Mar, 2022

    It's a must see if you care about American youth of all races and backgrounds.

    Amazing story based on the real life of a Los Angeles high school teacher. Powerful messages, shocking truths, inspiring devotion to help truly at-risk teens. Very well acted, Hillary Swank did an awesome job!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: worldwidetesoros

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