Freedom Writers

Nan
2h 3m
2007
7.922 /10 (2,361)

Their story. Their world. Their future.

Overview

A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.

Country : Germany, United States of America
Languages : English, Español
Released Date: 2007-01-05

Top Billed Cast

Hilary Swank

Erin Gruwell

Patrick Dempsey

Scott Casey

Scott Glenn

Steve Gruwell

Imelda Staunton

Margaret Campbell

April Hernandez Castillo

Eva Benitez

Mario

Andre Bryant

Kristin Herrera

Gloria Munez

Jaclyn Ngan

Sindy

Sergio Montalvo

Alejandro Santiago

Jason Finn

Marcus

Deance Wyatt

Jamal Hill

Vanetta Smith

Brandy Ross

Gabriel Chavarria

Tito

Hunter Parrish

Ben

Antonio García

Miguel

Giovonnie Samuels

Victoria

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