Born to families of the minority and the most unfortunate, they suffer from chronic poverty and constant danger of being shot to death or beaten up. The freedom writers diary freedom writers, writer, good. She graduated from burroughs high school n 2007, and went on. Freedom writers dairys was actually a book written by erwins pupils. Based on the book by gruwell, which details her story through her. The freedom writers diary 20th anniversary edition. Vanetta smith celebrity profile check out the latest vanetta smith photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Jason finn, deance wyatt, vanetta smith, richard lagravenese, dan levine. Based on the book the freedom writers diary and supported by a cast of firsttime actors who drew from their actual experiences on the street, gruwell teaches us all an. Mario brandy vanetta smith brian gelford john benjamin. She compiles the entries and names it the freedom writers diary. April lee hernandez, mario, kristin herrera, jacklyn ngan, sergio montalvo, jason finn, deance wyatt, vanetta smith, gabriel chavarria, hunter parrish. Freedom writers 2007 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Freedom writers 2007 vanetta smith as brandy ross imdb.
These trying times are captured in freedom writers, the true story of long beach highschool teacher erin gruwell. Deance wyatt, kristin herrera, vanetta smith, jason finn, and sergio montalvo in freedom writers 2007. Based on the book by gruwell, which details her story through her own words and the. Based on the book the freedom writers diary and supported by a cast of first time actors who drew from their actual experiences on the street, gruwell teaches. Ironically, the film features almost zero teaching. Will smith has had a huge impact on my life because ive been watching him ever since i was little. Kristin herrera, vanetta smith, jaclyn ngan, sergio montalvo, john benjamin. Freedom writers is a 2007 american drama film written and directed by richard lagravenese and starring hilary swank, scott glenn, imelda staunton, patrick dempsey and mario it is based on the book the freedom writers diary by teacher erin gruwell and students who compiled the book. Actresses jaclyn ngan, kristen herrera and vanetta smith arrive at the paramount pictures premiere of freedom writers at the mann village theatre on jan. How a teacher and 150 teens used writing to change themselves and the world around them, written by high school teacher erin gruwell and.
Sees a guy shot in front of her eyes while waiting to go to her first day of school. Based on the book the freedom writers diary and supported by a cast of firsttime actors who drew from their actual experiences on the. Freedom writers freedom writers, good movies, 1990s movies. Freedom writers premiere photo 1 pictures cbs news. What was the story about eva benitez in freedom writers. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. Vanetta smith brandy gabriel chavarria tito antonio garcia miguel giovonnie samuels victoria will morales. The 35 best new movies and tv shows coming to netflix in march 2020, including ozark, elite, on my block and spenser confidential.
A young teacher inspires her class of atrisk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school. Freedom writers 2007 pg 2h 3m dramas based on real life while her atrisk students are reading classics such as the diary of anne frank, a teacher asks. Based on the book the freedom writers diary and supported by a cast of. Hernandez mario kristin herrera jaclyn ngan sergio montalvo jason finn deance wyatt vanetta smith. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. It is based on the book the freedom writers diary by teacher erin gruwell and students who compiled the book out of real diary entries about their lives that they wrote in their english class at woodrow wilson classical high school. Hilary swank, jason finn, vanetta smith, liisa cohen, brian.
How a teacher and 150 teens used writing to change themselves and the world around them. Freedom writers cast and crew cast photos and info. Hilary swank stars in this story about a teacher in a racially divided school who gives her students what theyve always needed a voice. Based on the book the freedom writers diary and supported by a cast of firsttime actors who drew from their actual experiences on the street, gruwell teaches us all an important lesson about tolerance and trust. Despite much pedagogical posturing, it doesnt teach us much, either. The film itself is a powerful drama which gets me every time a watch it. Based on the book by gruwell, which details her story through her own words and the diary entries of her students, the film does a solid job of putting a convincing and thoughtful take on a well used genre. Father was arrested in front of her eyes when she was 5. Jaclyn ngan, sergio montalvo, jason finn, deance wyatt, vanetta smith. Freedom writers 2007 a young teacher inspires her class of atrisk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves and pursue education beyond high school.
Freedom writers students erins students also play significant roles in the plot development. It is based on the book the freedom writers diary by teacher erin gruwell. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing freedom writers near you. She fights this decision eventually convincing the superintendent to allow her to teach her kids junior and senior year. How a teacher and 150 teens used writing to change themselves and the world around them paperback. Directed, written by richard lagravenese, based on the book the freedom writers diary by the freedom writers with erin gruwell. I would act out his scenes from fresh prince of belair at six years old.
Freedom writers movie official website trailers and gallery. Based on the book the freedom writers diary and supported by a cast of firsttime actors who drew from their actual experiences on the street, gruwell teaches. Written by the freedom writers, erin gruwell, audiobook narrated by dominic hoffman, bahni turpin, cassandra campbell. Richard lagravenese screenplay, freedom writers book 1 more credit. Hilary swank, imelda staunton, kristin herrera, scott glenn, vanetta smith, deance wyatt.
The project is based on the book the freedom writers diary. Vanetta smith is an actress, known for freedom writers 2007, the shield 2002 and henry danger 2014. Freedom writers introduction by lawna kurtyka on prezi. Freedom writers diarys was delivered in very good condition. The plot is gritty with some thought provoking sayings and scenes. Vanetta seems to be taking up an acting career, as she appeared in the 2007 movie freedom writers. Gruwell uses the writings of anne frank and zlatas diary. Freedom writers is a 2007 american drama film written and directed by richard lagravenese and starring hilary swank, scott glenn, imelda staunton, patrick dempsey and mario. The hate u giveboth the book by angie thomas, and the movie, out this monthare about what its really like to be black in america today. Freedom writers is hollywoods version of a reallife tale of heroic teaching.