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Freedom Writers (Full Screen Edition)
from Paramount
starring Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, April L. Hernandez
directed by Richard LaGravenese

Features:

• Color
• Full Screen
• NTSC

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• excellent
  We were both quite surprised to find this movie so well directed acted and moving in every way. The subject matter could have been filled with annoying cliches and stereotypes.
  Highly recommended.

• a noble cause, yes.....(1.5 stars)
  A noble cause, yes; this is a story that had to be told. But it also had to be told in an effective way, which is what this movie tried to be, effective. The problem is: IT TRIES WAY TOO HARD. Throughout the entire movie, you're hit with images, and direction choices that really seem forced to be powerful. The only truly powerful moments, the trip to the Holocaust museum and the arrival of Miep Gies(two scenes that are nearly tear-jerking), are overshadowed by everything that isn't powerful in this two-hour... more info

• wonderfully inspiring
  If you liked *Stand by Me* and *Dangerous Minds*, then you'll love *Freedom Writers*. This movie is about a teacher, Erin Gruwell, new and naive, determined to make a difference in the lives of her students. Immediately, she faces scorns from her jaded peers who have been teaching for years. Meanwhile, we, as viewers, see different scenarios that students face in and outside of the classroom.
  Gruwell's persistance pays off...but with a price. Her marriage has dissolved. She's alienated from her... more info

• Why dont we see beyond the obvious for once?
  Having just seen the movie I again turned to Amazon to see the views expressed by others. As often it was an amazing spread from people claiming it changed their lives forever to others using it to express radical views on the holocaust, jews, Hollywood, the teaching profession etc.
  Let me first of all say I found it a thoroughly delightful movie with excellent acting performances particularly by several of the talented kids. Many point out the theme is not at all new which I can of course only concur.... more info

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