Scriptwriter: Richard LaGravenese Adapted from: The Freedom Writers Diary by Erin Gruwell Actors/Main characters: Hilary Swank-Erin Gruwell‚ Patrick Dempsey-Scott Casey‚ Scott Glenn-Steve Gruwell‚ Imelda Staunton-Margaret Campbell‚ April L. Hernandez-Eva Benitez‚ Jaclyn Ngan-Sindy‚ Jason Finn-Marcus‚ John Benjamin Hickey- Brian Gelsord‚ Plot Summary The movie “Freedom Writers” is based on a true story. Hilary Swank as Erin Gruwell plays an inspirational teacher at Wilson High School. Her class consists
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Overview of Freedom Writers (Film) Based on a true story‚ Freedom Writers is an inspiring film about a young teacher named Erin Gruell (played by Hilary Swank) who chooses to work at Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach‚ California. It is a school that is torn by gang violence and racial tension due to the recent integration program in that district. The story begins in 1994‚ Erin is a newly hired teacher at the high school and is assigned to teach Freshman and Sophomore English. Teaching at the school
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throughout different parts of the story. The protagonists of the book are Finley‚ Russ‚ and Erin. The antagonists are the Irish Mob and the bullies at the school they attend. The protagonists are all static characters because they undergo no change. The main antagonist in the story is a 19 year old senior who makes moves at Erin and constantly bullies Finley. The story depicts him dropping Finely as he proceeds to punch Erin in the nose. I can infer that the 19 year old senior thinks that due to his age and
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Judaism‚ and Mrs. Hindu (Hinduism)‚ as well as the interviewer. Erin: Ms. Connie Fusion? Were ready for you Savannah: Yes‚ hello! Erin: So I’m just going to ask you a few questions‚ let’s get started. Why did you leave your last job? Savannah:I loved my job as a Harvard professor‚ but I was not honoring my ancestors I need to have a job that makes a difference in the world and that respects my father. Erin: How would you describe your work style? Savannah: I am a very hard-worker
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It was the year 1983‚ when I was young‚ I was terrified of snakes‚ and I was forced to go to a wedding where snakes passed around. When I was supposed to give one of the snakes to my father‚ I hesitated‚ giving the snake‚ enough time to bite my father’s artery .He died in a matter of minutes. Twenty years later‚ I was still scared of snakes‚ while my elder brother teased me about it. Thinking that he was to help me to get over from phobia‚ my brother went to a Native American snake proprietor
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what causes the differences in school quality and opportunities for the students (Putnam‚ 2015). Recently‚ I had the pleasure of interviewing two of today’s youth‚ Josh and Erin. Their names have been changed for the sake of anonymity. Josh is a 17-year-old student at Shawnee Mission East High School‚ in Prairie Village‚ Kansas. Erin is a 16-year-old student at Wyandotte High School in Kansas City‚ Kansas. The stories told by these two individuals show that the wealth gap is still playing a major role
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Whiplash Erin just had to know what was going on at Royal’s house which Bowie had been called to attend in such a hurry. She took the car and with Georgie in the back seat. She knew Bowie wasn’t going to be happy about her appearance in the crime scene‚ especially with Georgie but it was a risk she was taking. She had to know if agent Savich and agent Sherlock were okay after finding out they encounter a shooting at Royals house. Royal’s wife had called them scared and delirious. Erin‚ standing
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Professional Accountants Page.8 References Page.9 Page 2 Recommendation Erin should notify Smart Worx of the postponement as it is consistent with ethical principles of integrity and professional competence. As Erin is complying with these codes of ethics‚ she has nothing to lose or suffer as she followed the guidelines of the code and therefore cannot be punished in any way. Page 3 Executive Summary Erin learnt that Smart Worx’s suppliers will postpone an order and the problem must be
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Possible answers for Six Step Analysis of Freedom Writers exposed 1. List all the different examples of belonging evident in the text: The students are clearly identified as belonging to an ethnic group‚ based on colour‚ race and ethnicity‚ e.g. the Cambodians‚ the Latinos‚ the African Americans and the ‘whites’. They also identify themselves as being gang members and belonging to the gang‚ including having territory and ‘protecting your own’. The majority of the students live in an area
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importance of showing tolerance‚ understanding and respect. At the beginning of the film when the students meet Erin their lack of respect is clearly shown from the very start‚ as they come in late‚ ignore Erin‚ and face their seats away from her clearly stating that they are not interested in learning. Jamal’s dialogue “I give this bitch a week” shows the disrespect he has towards Erin and it also illustrates the way the students feel towards their teachers and how they behave. In the scene where
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