It’s been awhile since we’ve had something to shout about, but this is certainly deserving. Recently I attended an early screening of Freedom Writers, a terrific new film starring Hillary Swank as a teacher of at-risk-students. It’s based on the real story of Erin Gruell and her experiences as a first year teacher in Long Beach, CA. It’s a remarkably engaging and moving film that breaks from the mold of so many recent films about teachers and provides an emotional punch that will take your breath away. The film won’t be released until next year (January 12), so it’s sadly not in the running for our top ten lists and award consideration, but it is definitely worth shouting about. So here’s a RazorFine Shout Out to the first great film of 2007, Freedom Writers!
Freedom Writers
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It’s been awhile since we’ve had something to shout about, but this is certainly deserving. Recently I attended an early screening of Freedom Writers, a terrific new film starring Hillary Swank as a teacher of at-risk-students. It’s based on the real story of Erin Gruell and her experiences as a first year teacher in Long Beach, CA. It’s a remarkably engaging and moving film that breaks from the mold of so many recent films about teachers and provides an emotional punch that will take your breath away. The film won’t be released until next year (January 12), so it’s sadly not in the running for our top ten lists and award consideration, but it is definitely worth shouting about. So here’s a RazorFine Shout Out to the first great film of 2007, Freedom Writers!