Freedom Writers

Freedom Writers2007

Director: Richard LaGravenese
Stars: Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 123 minutes

Freedom Writers is a 2007 drama film written and directed by Richard LaGravenese and starring Hilary Swank, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, Patrick Dempsey and Mario. It is based on the book The Freedom Writers Diary by teacher Erin Gruwell who wrote… more »



Erin Gruwell:
The evaluation assignment was to grade yourself on the work you're doing. You gave yourself an F. What's that about?

Andre:
It's what I feel I deserve, that's all.

Erin Gruwell:
Oh really? [pause] You know what this is? This is a F*** You to me and everyone in this class. I don't want excuses. I know what you're up against. We're all of us up against something. So you better make up your mind, because until you have the balls to look me straight in the eye and tell me this is all you deserve, I am not letting you fail. Even if that means coming to your house every night until you finish the work. I see who you are. Do you understand me? I can see you. And you are not failing.

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