Freedom Writers (2007)
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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Top Billed Cast
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Erin Gruwell -
Scott Casey -
Steve Gruwell -
Margaret Campbell -
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Andre Bryant -
Gloria Munez -
Sindy -
Alejandro Santiago -
Marcus
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Jamal Hill -
Brandy Ross -
Tito -
Ben Daniels -
Miguel
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Director:
Richard LaGraveneseWriters:
Richard LaGravenese (screenplay), Freedom Writers (book), Erin Gruwell (book)All Cast & Crew
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2 wins & 1 nomination.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
Jamal (Deance Wyatt) is seen wearing a "Poly" jersey. Long Beach Polytechnic High School is Long Beach Wilson's biggest rival.
Quotes
Erin Gruwell:
Maybe we should talk about art. Tito's got real talent, don't you think? You know something? I saw a picture just like this once, in a museum. Only it wasn't a black man, it was a jewish man. And instead of the big lips he had a really big nose, ...
Goofs
The same newspaper headlines recur throughout the movie, even though the movie takes place over several years.
Soundtracks
Officerby J. Swift (as John Martinez), Booty Brown, Slim Kid 3 (as Trevant Jermaine Hardson),
Fatlip (as Derrick Stewart) & Imani (as Emandu Imani Rashaan Wilcox)
Performed by The Pharcyde
Courtesy of Delicious Vinyl
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Biography | Crime | DramaDetails
Release Date:
5 January 2007Language
English, Spanish
Country of Origin
Germany, USAFilming Locations
University High School - 11800 Texas Avenue, West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$21,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$9,405,582 7 January 2007
Gross USA:
$36,605,602
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$43,090,741
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