Comparing Freedom Writers and The Outsiders Taking place in Long Beach California‚ Richard Lagravense directed an amazing movie titled “Freedom Writers.” Freedom Writers came out in 2007 and has inspired many teenagers all over the world. Not only do I consider this to be one of my favorite movies‚ but many others do too. Freedom Writers was a movie with many interesting characters. Hilary Swank stars as Erin Gruwell (Mrs. G)‚ a high school teacher who realizes that teaching is her passion
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As much as I can say‚ it was interesting‚ as a member of one of the minorities that make up the population of the United States‚ to watch *** movie‚ Freedom Writers. In fact‚ this movie delivers a great message to those who take the risk to watch a controversial movie that criticizes our society and how we treat others‚ mainly because they (those we critice) look different that usn . In fact‚ this risk we take cannot be compared to the risks the people shown in this movie take. First of all‚ Jaime
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March 2013 Replacing Buses with Notebooks: Freedom Writers worth Admission Price At first glance‚ Freedom Writers seems like an overdone cliché and knowing that it was produced by MTV does not help. The film is about kind-hearted‚ strong-willed teacher who signs up to teach a class of hardened gang members‚ drug dealers‚ and the like. After watching Freedom Writers you realize that it was worth the $6 admission. The positive‚ uplifting messages and
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Freedom Writers Reflection The movie “Freedom Writers” has many differences and similarities between various cultures. In Mrs. G’s classroom there are several mixed cultures and gangs in the class. Each of the cultures sit with what is their culture and gang. None of the cultures communicate with each other but only talk about one another and how much they hate each culture that is not their own. Each individual in the classroom has to deal with his or her own problems outside of school and home
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‘’Freedom writers’’ has received a lot of concern from American as well as international audiences. Many culturally sensitive aspects Government does not find an exist are mentioned in this film‚ in particularly discrimination and racism. ‘’Freedom Writers’’is based on the true story collected from the diary of the 203-grade at Long Beach in the late 20th century. It is the stage in Los Angeles riots took place continuously‚ skin color each person decides their fate. This film tells about Fresh-faced
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Freedom Writers is a 2007 American drama film starring Academy Award winner Hilary Swank‚ Scott Glenn‚ Imelda Staunton and Patrick Dempsey. It is based on the book The Freedom Writers Diary by teacher Erin Gruwell who wrote the story based on Woodrow Wilson Classical High School in Long Beach‚ California. The title is a play on the term "Freedom Riders"‚ referring to the multiracial civil rights activists who tested the U.S. Supreme Court decision ordering the desegregation of interstate buses in
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Film Analysis Essay on Freedom Writers Main Credits Title: Freedom Writers Director: Richard LaGravenese Scriptwriter: Richard LaGravenese Adapted from: The Freedom Writers Diary by Erin Gruwell Actors/Main characters: Hilary Swank-Erin Gruwell‚ Patrick Dempsey-Scott Casey‚ Scott Glenn-Steve Gruwell‚ Imelda Staunton-Margaret Campbell‚ April L. Hernandez-Eva Benitez‚ Jaclyn Ngan-Sindy‚ Jason Finn-Marcus‚ John Benjamin Hickey- Brian Gelsord‚ Plot Summary The movie “Freedom Writers” is based on a true
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"The Freedom Writers" In the movie “The Freedom Writers” Mrs. Gruwell (Hillary Swank) plays a role of a dedicated teacher who did all she could to help her students. Mrs. Gruwell was faced with a big challenge when a group of freshmen students showed her nothing but disrespect which made it hard for her to communicate and understand them. While she taught she learned different strategies to get them to participate in class activities. The students in the class were highly racial and only talked
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What techniques does the director of Freedom Writers‚ Richard LaGravenses‚ use to engage the audience? Introduction Freedom Writers is based on a true story set in America in 1994‚ where a first time teacher‚ played by Hilary Swank‚ faces a group of students who have been considered by the government to be “un-teachable and at–risk” teenagers. These students represent street kids who have all witnessed street fights as well as the murder of their friends and family. The movie demonstrates the way
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Freedom Writers The movie Freedom Writer is an inspiring story that unveils the perfection of the teaching profession . Throughout the film ‚ the main character Ms . Erin Gruwell (played by Hilary Swank ) managed to standout as an exemplary teacher regardless of the complexities that surrounds the learning environment . The story discusses how students managed to survive in school with the aid of an exceptional teacher who influenced them to change and aim for success . 1 . How does
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