Won't Back Down (2012)

Two determined mothers­, one a teacher, look to transform their children's failing inner city school. Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy, they risk everything to make a difference in the education and future of their children.

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Domestic (98.7%)
$5,310,554
International (1.3%)
$67,674
Worldwide
$5,378,228
Summary Details
Domestic DistributorTwentieth Century Fox
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Domestic Opening$2,603,370
Earliest Release DateSeptember 28, 2012 (Domestic)
MPAAPG
Running Time2 hr 1 min
GenresDrama
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