Freedom Writers Adversity
Overcoming adversity throughout life usually stem from a change in one’s perspective on life. Positive changes in characters after defeating adversity is evident in the film “Freedom Writers” (2007) directed by Richard LaGravenese. Through various camera techniques and the characterisation of Eva, LaGravenese explores the dangers and results of gang violence while living in America during the 1990s.
“Freedom Writers” highlights the challenges one must experience in order to change their values. These challenges are evident through a montage of archive news footage in the establishing scene which emphasises on the dangers, violence and destruction caused from riots. This sets a tense atmosphere for the audience giving insight to the historical …show more content…
Earlier in the film, Eva is depicted as someone powerless, unworthy and beyond loyal to her gang members. Before the court scene, the director leads the audience into Eva’s internal conflict which is seen when she angrily shouts “what does everyone want from me?” This is accompanied by a short montage of Eva kicking the gate emphasising on her time spent outside trapped by her mental frustration. Afterwards, Eva’s true character is revealed in the court scene and is seen as someone stronger. Through the use of a close up shot of Eva, LaGravenese efficiently captures her hesitant body language and facial expression showing flickering eyes between the accused and her mother which expresses her internal conflict. This is accompanied by Eva stuttering “I saw” which further emphasises on her nervousness in court. Eva suddenly blurts out “Paco did it” which finally causes a change in her character. Thus, overcoming adversity in life often results in a change in character as they learn to value the importance of morals.
In conclusion, the film “Freedom Writers” by Richard LaGravenese reinforces the concept that by overcoming adversities throughout life will often result in a change of character. By observing the characterisation of Eva, the director’s
“Freedom Writers” highlights the challenges one must experience in order to change their values. These challenges are evident through a montage of archive news footage in the establishing scene which emphasises on the dangers, violence and destruction caused from riots. This sets a tense atmosphere for the audience giving insight to the historical …show more content…
Earlier in the film, Eva is depicted as someone powerless, unworthy and beyond loyal to her gang members. Before the court scene, the director leads the audience into Eva’s internal conflict which is seen when she angrily shouts “what does everyone want from me?” This is accompanied by a short montage of Eva kicking the gate emphasising on her time spent outside trapped by her mental frustration. Afterwards, Eva’s true character is revealed in the court scene and is seen as someone stronger. Through the use of a close up shot of Eva, LaGravenese efficiently captures her hesitant body language and facial expression showing flickering eyes between the accused and her mother which expresses her internal conflict. This is accompanied by Eva stuttering “I saw” which further emphasises on her nervousness in court. Eva suddenly blurts out “Paco did it” which finally causes a change in her character. Thus, overcoming adversity in life often results in a change in character as they learn to value the importance of morals.
In conclusion, the film “Freedom Writers” by Richard LaGravenese reinforces the concept that by overcoming adversities throughout life will often result in a change of character. By observing the characterisation of Eva, the director’s