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Freedom Writers (DVD, 2007)
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Freedom Writers New + Sealed DVD. DVD is in excellent condition - as pictured. DVD is calculated on a weight up to250g. 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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Product Information
Based on actual diary accounts of several teenagers following the LA riots, FREEDOM WRITERS is the story of an idealistic teacherÆs 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 naive 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 (Hilary 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 ErinÆs 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 ErinÆs 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.Product Identifiers
ProducerStacey Sher, Danny Devito, Michael Shamberg
EAN5014437929235
eBay Product ID (ePID)59995539
Product Key Features
ActorApril Hernandez, Deance Wyatt, Sergio Montalvo, Imelda Staunton, Hunter Parrish, Gabriel Chavarria, Antonio Garcia, Scott Glenn, Jason Finn, Kristen Herrera, Patrick Dempsey, Vanetta Smith, Hilary Swank, Robert Wisdom
Film/TV TitleFreedom Writers
DirectorRichard Lagravenese
LanguageEnglish
Run Time118 Mins
FormatDVD
Release Year2007
FeaturesInteractive Menu
GenreDrama, General
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Certificate12A/12
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
ComposerMark Isham
ReviewsSight And Sound - It's a stirring real-life tale, and Hilary Swank is a suitably perky, excitable lead, New York Times - A film with a strong emotional tug and smartly laid foundation, Total Film - The device of using the kids' personal stories delivers more honest uplift than many previous efforts
ScreenwriterRichard LaGravenese
Sound sourceDolby Digital
Movie/TV TitleFreedom Writers
Director of PhotographyJim Denault
WriterErin Gruwell
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- 18 Mar, 2020Most favourable review
awesome,loved the special features.
based on a true story, such a powerful film which has a few dilemmas, which are del't with so well.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 02 May, 2024Most critical review
Speedy, secure delivery. Competitively priced. Disc is scratched so hoping it plays ok.
Speedy, secure delivery. Competitively priced. Disc is scratched so hoping it plays ok.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Feb, 2023
Annoying, challenging, powerful but fulfilling..
Until now I'd not heard of it. It's so far outside my usual entertainment band. But is one of the most powerful films I've ever seen, showing the deep struggles of the youth of today and how a teacher with some imagination , against the odds can find good in anyone, and get results..Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Apr, 2019
Thought provoking.
This film is well worth watching. Following a new teacher's enthusistic start in a school which provided no hope for teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds, negative reaction from older more experienced teachers she turned the attitude of the school administrators and more importantly the pupils around and gave them hope for a better future. I was engrossed as the characters buillt up and progressed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Jan, 2025
This CD was really good quality and was ...
This CD was really good quality and was in great condition, thank you so muchVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Oct, 2019
superb idea rhat changed so many people
A very upbuilding triumph for the real characters. Excellent moving movieVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Jul, 2020
Brilliant
Such an amazing film that I wanted my own personal copyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Dec, 2019
Excellent
Posted out quickly top notch thank you very muchVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Nov, 2023
Good watch
Brill filmVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Nov, 2019
Recommended
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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