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There are so many reasons to see the new movie from Paramount Pictures “Freedom Writers” — it is hard to even know where to begin.
The story is about teacher Erin Gruwell teaching in the inner city area of Long Beach. She finds a way to reach her students, encouraging them to find their own voices and to believe in themselves. They learn to appreciate the power of their words by writing them down. Eventually, with guidance from their teacher, Ms. G, they go on to find success and a way out of gang life.
Sounds like your typical Hollywood teacher genre movie right? But “Freedom Writers” is so much more. It’s a story about belief, dreams, and about making a difference.
I will have to admit, when I first saw the previews for this movie, I had more than just an average interest in it. You see, Erin Gruwell is a friend of mine and I, too, am a teacher.
I was invited to see the movie’s pre-screening with Erin and several of the kids who...
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