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our story. our words. morePlot:
A young teacher (Swank) inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school. | full synopsisPlot Keywords:
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1 win & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
(11 articles)
Box Office Slumps Under Globe Winners (From Studio Briefing. 23 January 2007)
Thumbs Down for 'Hitcher' (From Studio Briefing. 22 January 2007)
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Great Film moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Hilary Swank | ... | Erin Gruwell |
 | Patrick Dempsey | ... | Scott Casey |
 | Scott Glenn | ... | Steve Gruwell |
 | Imelda Staunton | ... | Margaret Campbell |
 | April L. Hernandez | ... | Eva Benitez (as April Lee Hernandez) |
 | Mario | ... | Andre Bryant |
| Kristin Herrera | ... | Gloria Munez |
 | Jaclyn Ngan | ... | Sindy |
| Sergio Montalvo | ... | Alejandro Santiago |
| Jason Finn | ... | Marcus |
 | Deance Wyatt | ... | Jamal Hill |
 | Vanetta Smith | ... | Brandy Ross |
| Gabriel Chavarria | ... | Tito |
 | Hunter Parrish | ... | Ben Daniels |
| Antonio García | ... | Miguel |
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Rated PG-13 for violent content, some thematic material and language.Parents Guide:
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123 minLanguage:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:PG-13 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:15 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | Sweden:11 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Malaysia:U | Portugal:M/12 | Finland:K-11 | Germany:12 | Ireland:15A | UK:12AMOVIEmeter: 
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This is the second time that Hilary Swank and Patrick Dempsey have been together in a film; the first was for Iron-Jawed Angels. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: Ms. Gruwell makes a reference to "Snoop Dogg" in the movie, but we all know that during the timeline of this story, he was still known as Snoop Doggy Dogg. moreSoundtrack:
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I went to a special screening last night. I was hugely impressed. I actually cried, a rarity for me. It was moving and poignant. I will watch it again and again.
I won't spoil it for anyone, but I think the ideas about education expressed are universal, regardless of the race of either the teacher or the students.
I was also impressed by the soundtrack and cinematography, and how they incorporated the diaries into the story.
As usual, Hillary Swank puts in a good performance.
I have not read the book, so I don't know how it compares, but I am looking into purchasing a copy.