Freedom Writers (2007)

  • PG-13
  • 01/05/2007 (US)
  • Crime, Drama
  • 2h 3m

Their story. Their world. Their future.

Overview

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

Richard LaGravenese

Director, Screenplay

Erin Gruwell

Novel

Cast

Hilary Swank's headshot

Hilary Swank

Erin Gruwell
Patrick Dempsey's headshot

Patrick Dempsey

Scott Casey
Scott Glenn's headshot

Scott Glenn

Steve Gruwell
Imelda Staunton's headshot

Imelda Staunton

Margaret Campbell
April Hernandez Castillo's headshot

April Hernandez Castillo

Eva Benitez
Mario's headshot

Mario

Andre Bryant
Kristin Herrera's headshot

Kristin Herrera

Gloria Munez
Jaclyn Ngan's headshot

Jaclyn Ngan

Sindy

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