i lve this movie,, I hope every youth and teacher or student must watch this kind of movie, because it make us realize that we had a freedom to express or true emotion in a way of writing it. It makes me feel that I am so blessed that I don't have a love ones kill in font of me, and I live in a peaceful place and have a peaceful life. I hope everyone must appreciate this movie and gain a knowledge how life is important.
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Freedom Writers
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13. -
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Familiar plot has a strong, inspirational message.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Freedom Writers
Parents need to know that, thanks to its hip-hop soundtrack and rebellious teen characters, this drama about high school students will appeal to many kids. It deals with some mature themes -- gang violence, loss of a friend or family member, the Holocaust -- in tasteful, if formulaic, ways. Violent scenes include fighting on campus and a street shooting (a boy is killed, his bloody chest visible). Kids argue with each other and their teacher, disrespecting her verbally and laughing at her. Students discuss the Holocaust, Anne Frank, and meet a survivor who describes her ordeal. Students write about their losses in their journals, which the teacher reads out loud or in voiceover (these are sad moments). Language includes several uses of "s--t," "damn," and one use of the n-word in anger (the context is a student journal description of police abuses).
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the way that Erin engages her students -- by listening to them. How is this an effective way to teach? How do the students learn from one other when they share their stories? How is the Holocaust a helpful historical example for these "at-risk" students? What do they learn from Anne Frank's ability to see beauty in the world even in her bleak situation? How does Erin's dedication to her students affect her personal life? What other movies is this one similar to? What sets it apart?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
...you must watch this, it is veri inspiring movie....
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
Great moving and inspirational movie for tweens but not for young kids.
TERRIFIC movie!!! A lot of swearing including two uses of the the f- word but you can only hear one well. There is some blood and shooting and disturbing fights between kids but nothing to bad. It also may be harder to understand for younger audiences. Very inspirational.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
It was a great movie
I love the movie. It really taught me something about how other people have to live. It taught me that I am very lucky. I saw how some people live. When I saw the movie I wanted to help people who live this way, or people who go to a schools like that. there are some bloody violence but over all it's ok. But if your 12 or younger I would see it with an adult.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Inspirational
Freedom Writers was a very attention-grabbing film. It made me realize how lucky I was to not have to worry about being shot the moment I stepped out my front door. In the beginning of the movie, I knew Mrs. G (Hilary Swank) was in for a big shock on her first day of teaching. She adjusted fairly quickly to the attitudes of her class, but she didn't give up on them like other teachers in the school had. She knew that they were yearning to be understood. If all teachers were like her (and this was based on a true story), I think the world would be a better place. Freedom Writers is a MUST see!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
cool
i loved it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Unexpectedly good
I watched this movie w/ my parents, but didnt expect anything phenomenol. When it was over, I was stunned. I heard that they used actual gang members to portray the kids, which was a great idea. You can feel their experiances, understand their plight. The connection they make to the Holocaust is scary accurate. You can really see these kids evolve through the movie. There is the topic of arrests, divorce, and pregancy thrown in there, alongside unjust prejudice, but the acomplishments in overcoming these arguments is beautiful. If your child can handle the Holocaust, and isnt in danger of joining a gang, though mabey if they are it might help, then this is a fine choice.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
good movie
There was some shooting and violance but it was a good movie with a good message for kids 12+
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Freedom Writers
This is another great movie i watched it over and over again!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Wow
This is movie was fantastic. There is a lot of violence which could make anyone uncomfortable- but this is pretty much the most inspirational movie I've ever seen. Great movie for teens.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
it was a cool movie dis describes me and how i live its life!!
i simply think dis is a great movie it shows how others live and what they have to go through. yeah i get it dat somtimes its painful but life is life and we gotta get used to, u get what im saying camarada?
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Inspirational
I have to admit this movie wasn't as good as i thought it was going to be. It was really a good message but moved around a lot and was a little boring at some parts. But I was very impressed with Hilary Swanks's perfomance!!!
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
The movie of the YEAR!
I loved this movie!! It make you want to cry about 10 times!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
it was remarkable
i like this movie it realy stands 2 how peoples li9ves are today .i also liked it becouse it shows hiw much people care
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
Once again Holly Failed
If they want to make a inspiring movie do it with out the bad language, someone cursing their head off, sleeping with someone till the cows come home, and getting higher then a kite, if half of the movies HollyWood makes didn't have this stuff in it then maybe they wouldn't get blamed with half the stuff that goes on in America.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Great movie of change and hope
A movie of terrible realities and hope.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Afterschool special meets Boyz in the Hood
Superb acting by a wonderful cast make this true story believable. Very moving performances. Quite violent, but in context and necessary for the effectiveness of the film. Took my 13 y.o. daughter and her friend to see it, and I was glad I did, although it is a very intense film with a lot of sadness in it. Overall, if you want to show your kids how gang violence shapes kids' worlds and one, admittedly far-fetched but true nevertheless, way an individual can make a difference, I highly recommend this movie.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i give this movie 5 stars.the best part of the movie was when the teenger was shot by the latino because it showed that gangs are dangerous.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I give this movi 5 star. I think the movie was exellent!
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