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Their story. Their world. Their future. - Freedom Writers
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Title: Freedom Writers

Release Date: 5 Jan 2007

Runtime: 2h 3m

Genre: Crime, Drama

Director: Double Feature Films, Jersey Films, Kernos Filmproduktionsgesellschaft & Company

Production Companies: Double Feature Films, Jersey Films, Kernos Filmproduktionsgesellschaft & Company

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.9 (2212 votes)

Cast

  • Erin Gruwell: Hilary Swank
  • Scott Casey: Patrick Dempsey
  • Steve Gruwell: Scott Glenn
  • Margaret Campbell: Imelda Staunton
  • Eva Benitez: April Hernandez Castillo
  • Andre Bryant: Mario
  • Gloria Munez: Kristin Herrera
  • Sindy: Jaclyn Ngan
  • Alejandro Santiago: Sergio Montalvo
  • Marcus: Jason Finn
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