Freedom Writers

"I wound up watching this movie because Cesar Mallon, the dog rescuer did an episode about the main character of this movie & teaching her dog to behave. You see, after the events of this movie her & her class go on to start a non-profit together dedicated to teaching teachers how to teach better. That's when Cesar showed up in dog rescue. Her students are still with her & help run the non-profit. They consider one another family & have reunions all the time. Since I saw this year's later aspect with Cesar, he mentioned there was a movie about them. I wanted to watch it. This is that movie, & it's great. It's got all the stereotypes of a "based on a real story" overly done moment, drama galore, but also a true heart. So while it may not be perfect, seeing these people's real story play out is amazing. You also get hit with a ton of reality bricks throughout no matter who you are. I had no idea people don't know about the holocaust. & that's a big thing in this movie that really helps shape perspective. You see a world society typically turns its backs on, & that goes double for the school system. It makes you realize just how corrupt & corroded our education system can be, even if you thought it couldn't. Its a classic underdog story, but instead of it being about a star basketball/football/etc. player being that one in a million to make it to the pros, its about a regular class of students & their true stories. The hardships they have to face, what their upbringing has done to both their psyche & their education, & how they overcome their own circumstances. Its just completely revealing & eye-opening in so many ways. The story itself is unique when it comes to true story adaptations, & it's approved by who it's about. To top matters off, it gets a visit from a now dead but very infamous person. I won't spoil it, but even just seeing that person is worth the watch. It shines a light on so many things people don't want to talk about, making it all the more impactful."

"I'm sorry but you cant come out after dangerous minds with this sub par rehash. Mona Lisa's smile did it way better."

"I loved this movie so much ! It was inspirational! Hilary Swank was fantastic in it . Some parts made me cry . Especially the diary entries. Now I want to read the book . "

"Riddled in white savor affects. Love me some Patrick Dempsey!"

"Cheesy but enjoyable. Also, why is the male lead constantly playing men who have issues with their partners career focus??? Why Dereck??? "

"This movie was inspirational, and very appealing. It’s also based of true events which makes it even better :)"

"I just watched this for Creative Writing and Wow. Amazing."

"First watched this in seventh grade, I watched it again and love it"

"Wow! A true story too! Wow! Just blown away by all this hope! Stories like this we DON'T hear! Grateful, life changing and i had no plans on watching it all the way thru! Hooked me from first few..."

"Was really inspiring and a beautiful story told from the kids perspective of their hard life. Definitely on the top of the movie charts in my book"