Freedom Writers

Director: Richard LaGravenese

Cast: Hilary Swank, April Lee Hernandez, Mario, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, Patrick Dempsey

(Paramount Pictures, 2007) Rated: PG-13

US DVD release date: 17 April 2006 (Paramount)

[5 January 2007]

by Cynthia Fuchs

PopMatters Film and TV Editor

The Right Thing to Do

Corny and contrived, Freedom Writers also argues for listening to teenagers. That alone makes it strange and even a little wonderful.

this is the best movie i ever saw but i really like the boy charaters.

Comment by mayra from reston — January 27, 2007 @ 5:59 pm

freedom writers was one of the best movies i have ever seen, and what made the movie great was april lee hernandez’s role. i was so inspired by her acting and i would love to meet her in person one day or to be one day contacted by her.

Sincerely,
A big fan

Sarah I. Aly

Comment by Sarah I. Aly from Uniondale, NY 11553 — February 17, 2007 @ 10:39 pm

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