Freedom Writers (2007)

Erin Gruwell, a young teacher in a racially divided Los Angeles school, inspires her class of at-risk students, deemed incapable of learning, to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.

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Domestic (84.9%)
$36,605,602
International (15.1%)
$6,489,573
Worldwide
$43,095,175
Summary Details
Domestic DistributorParamount Pictures
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Domestic Opening$9,405,582
Budget$21,000,000
Earliest Release DateJanuary 5, 2007 (Domestic)
MPAAPG-13
Running Time2 hr 3 min
GenresBiography Crime Drama
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