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A dedicated California teacher finds a way to unify her disadvantaged, racially divided students and to improve their grasp of academics, partly by having them keep journals about their violent, troub...( read more 
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MCT:May 16, 2008It's a inspiring movie, and I like it. Everyone should have know how important multiculturalism is in a country. I think that people from different races comes together makes a country, not the opposite.
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MCT:May 13, 2008
It was so emotional and touching. The movie has many aspects to life on so many different levels. It's a good movie for every school to watch.
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MCT:May 10, 2008
Gripping and intense this movie shows a side to life that few people will ever know.
It is inspiring that students can and did travel so far in life and shine so brightly.
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MCT:May 10, 2008
Pretty solid surprisingly! I should have discovered it earlier. Amazing story, plus it was based on a true story. Hilary Swank is a damn good actress! (no wonder she won 2 freakin oscars) I mean, the camera work could have been better in some scenes and the cinematography could have been a bit more interesting... but overall, it is a great film.
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MCT:May 10, 2008Very formulaic. Think of something along the lines of Coach Carter and you'll get almost the exact same plot. But there were some brilliant and touching moments here and there and it's inspiring and uplifting in a way considering it's based on a true story. Hillary Swank was pretty great.
The film is not nearly as powerful as it could've played out though. And the soundtrack was horrible. This could've done with better background music.
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pavacri23posted 82 days ago -
This Movie is awesome!It shows us what we can all achieve with a little bit of attention and understanding. N ow i want to read their journals!
posted 125 days ago -
OKAY! VAL (Batistafan) writes this is a MUST SEE! That does it! I'm going to go see it! LOL Oh am I too late? Have to rent the DVD!
(2007 Director: Richard LaGravenese) Sounds awesome, Craig! WOW! I liked your review of this film ...and uh hmnmmm I am just a beginning student observer (starting my classroom observation) NOT in high school thank God! !
Flixster - Share MoviesJust now my friend Amy told me Hillary Swank gives a tremendous performance as a fledgling new grad beginning her teaching career. I see Patrick Dempsey (Grey's Anatomy) also stars!
Flixster - Share Moviesposted 171 days ago -
INCREdIBlE.
I found this movie very...dramatic. It struck a chord deep within, and not surprisingly, made me shed a tear (or two) in the duration of it. Hilary Swank will now be 1 of my fave actresses, as she played the part so very well^_^
I believe those who can relate to this movie and be unskeptical about it, could really come away with a sense of peace and some inspiration.
Besides the obvious disconcerting issues in this story-which imight add, still exhists today, I also found the lowlights entertaining.
A definite must see for fans of inspirational movies.
Post Note: It is based on a TRUE story!posted 226 days ago -
Very good movie.(I'll only write the bad points cauzz overall it was a very good movie). I really wished they showed some more brutal gangsta shit that was really happening in the early 90's.Like for example , they hardly showed any school dropouts of room 203 (in the beginniong).Only 1 guy was murdered and 1 guy arrested (it just adds to the depth of the story and the gravity of the situation).
Also the once gangstas of that room stated acting soo white not only by the end of the movie but even in the middle that Hunter Parrish was more gangsta than them. Hilary swank was very good but I wish her divorece should have been mnore touching and life more struggleful.
Sry ppl if you don't agree with my point of view.but i've written this with all due respects.posted 284 days ago -
ACouple from Dumas watched it last night, and we were really impressed.In some of the scenes it was like we were reliving it. I'n just hope this movie will inspire others to help those who are in gangs.I'm sure there are still others who need this type of help.
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I know that feeling-no way out. It's scary and provokes anger. Writing is one of the best ways to work your way out of it.-Soni
posted 341 days ago -
This truly was an amazing movie and it really showed me the different views of the characters and it helps you realize there really are places that are like that and only if our nation could come together and stop it this world would be a better place. 5 stars on this movie!!
posted 350 days ago -
I LUVED THIS MOVIE....IT HAD A LOT OF MEANING 2 IT..IT WAS REALLY SAD!
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