Based on the extraordinary true story of teacher Erin Gruwell and her students. Hilary Swank stars as Erin Gruwell in Freedom Writers (2007) on DVD, from Paramount Home Entertainment. Written and directed by Richard LaGravenese, this powerful and uplifting drama follows a young first-year teacher who arrives at a Long Beach, California high school to find a class divided by gang loyalties, racial tension and personal trauma. Refusing to give up on her students, Gruwell inspires them to tell their own stories through diary writing — a project that becomes the bestselling book The Freedom Writers Diary. Also starring Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn and Imelda Staunton. 118 minutes. 12 cert. Freedom Writers – DVD – Product Details Title: Freedom Writers (2007) Director: Richard LaGravenese Cast: Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, April L. Hernandez Based on: The Freedom Writers Diary by Erin Gruwell and her students Format: DVD Runtime: 118 minutes Certificate: 12 Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment EAN / Barcode: 5014437929235 Condition: New & Sealed Perfect for fans of Freedom Writers, Hilary Swank, Erin Gruwell, Patrick Dempsey, Imelda Staunton, Scott Glenn, Richard LaGravenese, inspirational drama, true story films, teacher films, The Freedom Writers Diary, Dangerous Minds, Dead Poets Society, Stand and Deliver and classroom drama. Order your Freedom Writers DVD today — supplied brand new and sealed, with fast UK dispatch from 247DVD.
