"Freedom Writers" is a great film based on a true story. It explains the story of a Freshman English class in Long Beach, CA. The teacher is Erin Gruwell, played by Hilary Swank. The students are in a terrible neighborhood where every day is filled with violence. The kids are essentially doomed from the start because they are so used to death around them they know they might not make it to eighteen years old. So they don't even know the point of going to school. Mrs. G tries to help these students realize that there is a life to live with the help of her father, played by Scott Glenn. While helping her students she is trying to be with her boyfriend, Scott, played by Patrick Dempsey. She tries to be the best person she can be, while her students try to fix themselves.
This film did not win any awards or anything along the lines but I still think it is a great film. Most of the students are no name actors and they were all fantastic in this film. They provided a clear understanding of what was going on in Long Beach at that time. Patrick Dempsey, John Benjamin Hickey, and Scott Glenn provided great supporting roles for this film. I really think this film portrays how great Hilary Swank is at acting. She really outdid herself in this film, and I could really see her passion every time I watch this film.
Grade = 80/100 = B-
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