Freedom writers /

Freedom writers / produced by Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher ; screenplay written and directed by Richard LaGravenese. - Widescreen. - 1 videodisc (122 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Based on the book "The Freedom Writers diary : how a teacher and 150 teens used writing to change themselves and the world around them" written by Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers. Originally released as a motion picture in 2007. Features: alternate/deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes and making-of featurettes, Freedom Writers : the story behind the story, theatrical trailer, stills/photos.

Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, April Lee Hernandez.

A young teacher takes on a class of at-risk students in a violent high school, inspiring them to learn tolerance and to apply themselves through daily writing in a journal.

MPAA rating: PG-13.


DVD, Dolby digital 5.1 surround.


For private home use only.


In English or French.
Closed-captioned.

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00097363465041

346504 Paramount

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Gruwell, Erin--Film and video adaptations.


Freedom Writers--Film and video adaptations.


At-risk youth--Drama.
High school students--Drama.


Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Based on the book.
Feature films.

PN1997.2.F74 / F74 2007b

791.43/72