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Freedom Writers

A dedicated educator sparks a transformative journey in a group of underprivileged students, empowering them to cultivate empathy, set ambitious goals, and strive for academic excellence.

In 1994, Erin Gruwell, an idealistic teacher, starts her first job at Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, California, where a voluntary integration program has been implemented. Despite its academic decline, Erin chooses the school to make a difference. She soon realizes that her students live by strict codes of loyalty and violence, with many knowing someone killed in gang-related incidents.

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Main Cast

Hilary SwankErin Gruwell

Patrick DempseyScott Casey

Scott GlennSteve Gruwell

Imelda StauntonMargaret Campbell

April Hernandez CastilloEva Benitez

Mario

MarioAndre Bryant

Kristin HerreraGloria Munez

Jaclyn Ngan

Jaclyn NganSindy

Sergio Montalvo

Sergio MontalvoAlejandro Santiago

Jason FinnMarcus

Gabriel ChavarriaTito

Hunter ParrishBen

Giovonnie SamuelsVictoria

John Benjamin HickeyBrian Gelford

Robert WisdomDr. Carl Cohn

Pat CarrollMiep Gies

Will Morales

Will MoralesPaco

Ricardo MolinaEva's Father

Angela AlvaradoEva’s Mother

Liisa CohenBrandy's Mother

Tim HalliganPrincipal Banning

Lisa BanesKarin Polachek

Giselle BonillaYoung Eva

Blake HightowerClive

Angela SargeantMarcus' Mother

Chil KongStore Owner

Juan GarciaDefense Attorney

Abel Soto

Abel SotoGang Member

Dan WarnerCop #1

Randy HallCop #2

Carl PaoliCop #3

Dominic DanielDrug Dealer

Cody ChappelBookstore Clerk

Sonny Mario Ayon

Sonny Mario AyonEva's Hispanic Gang Member / Student (uncredited)

Appearances

Renee Firestone

Renee Firestone

Creators

Richard LaGraveneseDirector, Screenplay

Erin Gruwell

Erin GruwellNovel

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Freedom Writers Trailer

Freedom Writers Trailer

Freedom Writers (2007) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

Freedom Writers (2007) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

Info about Freedom Writers

Studio(s): Double Feature Films, Jersey Films

Originally Released: United States, Jan 05, 2007

Production Countries: Germany, United States

Box Office Gross: $43,090,741.00

Budget: $21,000,000.00

Genres:Biography, Crime, Drama

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Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "Freedom Writers" by streaming it on the following platforms: fuboTV or alternatively, you can enjoy it completely free of charge with advertisements on the following platforms: Paramount+. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "Freedom Writers" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Windows Store, Amazon, VUDU, YouTube.