10 4 - Freedom Writers - E ST - Line game.mp4

[@klassicalmuzik]

When the teacher asked if any of them had been imprisoned, and that girl asked if a refugee camp counted as being imprisoned...I dunno why but that moment really struck/hit me emotionally.

[@mayaandersson3773]

klassicalmuzik what is a refugee camp?

[@sabah.1291]

@@mayaandersson3773 If you are like fleeing from a country and dont have anything and need help so u will be taken to a camp where u have food water etc.. Then when u have a passport for this country you will be out of this camp

[@mayaandersson3773]

sabah酒. thank you!!

[@porcelain100]

@@mayaandersson3773 Ele nu sunt la fel de utile ca această persoană le face să pară. Ele sunt mai degrabă închisori pentru cei nevinovați.

[@adagi--hiko7110]

@CanarS lmao but u have nothing else to say but "asswipe"

[@CassidyAnimator]

I really like how no matter how bad the students seem, she isnt giving up on them. She is willing to see where they are coming from

[@TheMusicvideoVEVO]

yeah, thats how Jesus desires for us to be with others!

[@Tami98]

I wish more teachers were like that in real life

[@ireallydontcare7630]

Mike Zeedan That's how a group that desires control wants us to behave. While they take power from both people.

[@darkmage4648]

She is the white saviour. The burden of the white people :(

[@nicbest1]

because she understands

[@xSevenDevilsx]

People are saying this scene is cheesy and corny and sure they're right I guess but I love this scene because it's helping them realize they have more in common with eachother than they thought and that they're all going through something.

[@michaelvillanueva233]

and it was that much effective because in the scene before, you can see Erin Gruwell seeing an invisible line of segregation in the front of the school.

[@desoliver9712]

It's all very touching I'm sure, but yet again we see the trope of the big white hope.

[@raisarahman5595]

true...

[@ellie_sarabellum]

Des Oliver More like even though she's white, those kids will respect her not for her skin color but for who she is, and she'll care for them the same.

[@desoliver9712]

@@ellie_sarabellum I'm saying this is yet another film where see a white person rescuing the "ethnics", it actually promotes a negative stereotype.

[@societybye7166]

IM SO DEAD. “How many of you are gang members” Voice in the background: nice try

[@quetepaso3479]

Fr

[@Beatngu23]

🤣🤣 I never caught that haha

[@matthew_natividad]

me: *laughs in loner*

[@Rockerdude1312]

"My badness"

[@dimitrov505z8]

Facts

[@kayleemadison844]

Poor white guy 😂 hes left out until she asks how many of them knows where to get drugs lmao. Poor kid

[@pep590]

Kaylee Madison In reality, in that type of neighborhood, he would have many of the same experiences. I know I did. But Hollywood likes to play into White stereo types too.

[@Slim545]

pepjrp true

[@Lori235]

and if he had just moved to that neighborhood he may not have. there is nothing about his backstory in the movie so we don't know his history.

[@dnicole4236]

Kaylee Madison just showed how privileged he was

[@gmane6340]

blackfemme Oh fuck yourself.

[@genevieveantwi4244]

"did you steal It" 😂😊 don't kill me lol

[@himynameismaryyy]

Genevieve Antwi No. I laughed, too.

[@Raelyski]

I'm so confused on who asked it lol I couldn't tell

[@russp1212]

"we are more alike than we are unalike"

[@Itzme_Z]

This old comment is so true.

[@Ned-nw6ge]

This scene gets me every time. A few years ago we did the same at my school. There were tears, but at least now we can understand each other better. There was even a former bully Who apologized for her misbehavior against me. And now we're friends, I find this Challenge Day (that's what we call it, a few American people come over here to organize this thing) or step on the line an awesome way to listen to each other's stories and so to eventually understand each other better. And with more understanding, there is (at least here) less bullying.

[@platinumpineapple9943]

AMA where tf do u live?

[@platinumpineapple9943]

AMA what city u live in where this scene pertains to ur school?

[@lilrobinzzjr4802]

AMA I just had that today

[@endaorourke4637]

This is in a poor area and back in the 90s when racial tensions where higher.

[@skullandmelodiesd.c.3137]

speaker came to my school last year and played the trailer before the exercise. Apparently he went to this high School. If his questions applied we stood up. At first it was do you like Kendrick, Eminem, 21. Then continued to get stronger. Have you witnessed violence, has your friend died from gang violence, do you know a drug addict personally etc. Have you attempted suicide. One girl cried in her friends arms and I tried not to cry in front of the school since it was in the gym. The whole point was to see you were not alone by looking around the gym with all 9th and 10th grade. It was tough but eye opening to see some of my friends standing up. My school is like 95% Latino here in tx and a lot of teachers are white or from other parts like this class,

[@JustAnotherDronePilot]

I actually had the chance to meet Erin when I was in grade 8, and it was the greatest thing ever. She is such an amazing person.

[@lauralopez7646]

Justin W. I want to meet her someday 🙌

[@Fbitypeshit]

who is erin?

[@Fbitypeshit]

lamar Cantos alright,she might be old now but she was a cutie , just like the latina in this video

[@DaftPunkSkittle]

@lamar Cantos that area isnt even consider hood anymore tho. Back then yeah but that was true about Long Beach, Carson, and Compton.

[@fupalover]

@@Fbitypeshit huh

[@theycallmeem5859]

When she says “does a refugee camp count?” 😩😫

[@nyahbrown9711]

EmWild I didn’t get it then but i get it now😩☹️

[@ccgang9397]

@@nyahbrown9711 czn u explain?

[@Palpad100]

@@ccgang9397 well right now around the world many refugees can't leave their camps. they can't go into the cities, they can't enter the countries they want to enter. they are stuck in their camp. it probably feels like a prison.

[@drlommis5176]

@@nyahbrown9711 If you didn't understand the refugees Camp just watch scarface in that for a scene will all the Colombians that's what that means

[@aidanbolger7998]

Moor Wakanda yeah fuck off we’re full

[@lalimf305]

My AP English Lit teacher had us play this game our junior year of high school. It got pretty honest, pretty intense, some students even cried. It ultimately made our bond tighter as a class.

[@AmethystTheEspeon]

That's beautiful... 🥺😢

[@lalimf305]

@@AmethystTheEspeon thanks 💙 I'm now 26 and a Youth Ministry Teacher and just had our 13-17 year olds play this game. Crazy how life comes full circle.

[@AmethystTheEspeon]

@@lalimf305 no way! I went to school for the same thing!

[@lowearthsurfer]

my highschool attempted this, problem was they cheap asses needed us to buy the journals, and they WERE graded

[@_Alexxxy_]

I'm dead my high school did this too😂😭 Cheap fucks

[@shaylawrence6219]

lmaooo

[@PGOuma]

Orbital_nomad exactly 💀

[@tiffanybolton7791]

That's totally unfair to say that your "school" is cheap when it is the teachers who purchase supplies. We buy everything ourselves. I do my best for my students, but there comes a point where I can no longer afford to supply everything.

[@princesscookie4781]

Tiffany Bolton I'm pretty sure in public schools classroom supplies come under an allocated budget or it is part of a booklist for students to purchase themselves.. It is pretty weird for you to have to buy your own supplies. Unless of course the school doesn't deem the supply a necessity for learning, in which case of course it wouldn't fund it. And if students really can't afford the supplies, they can get help from the school. This is what usually happens in Australia.

[@noeliamendes4678]

I've seen the movie once and I right away when it was done it turned to be one of my favorite movies, this movie is so inspiring.

[@glorypeters8331]

What’s the movie

[@Kattrina-Trina]

@@glorypeters8331 Freedom Writers

[@princessregines.hurboda2671]

Thank u!!!!!

[@ashleyphares3175]

Same. Best movie ever!

[@zippynick10]

The “you decide” is so powerful

[@akwardesme8807]

This makes me cry ( this movie is wonderful) this scene makes you think and in the end no matter what color or races you are we all have struggles we're dealing with. But I cry even more because in today society we have forgotten that and a lot of people don't see this anymore and only see hate... it's sad

[@thegirlinquestion]

exactly. all people struggle when they are working class. i am sick of being judged on the colour of myskin.

[@sharpaycutie2]

Ikr.

[@elhilo1972]

This scene sealed it for me. They hate each other with everything they have, but they have the same likes and experiences. They're all just troubled kids looking for fun, acceptance and hope.

[@elhilo1972]

@@Kyiverdam Are you serious? Have you even watched the movie?

[@elhilo1972]

@@Kyiverdam And, what's the problem? The kid still had lines from the actual journal itself, and even made good friends with his classmates. Even if he didn't have the exact same problems as his other classmates, he was still appreciated and accepted despite his skin color, which was the entire point of the movie/real experience that happened. I wouldn't doubt that there were some white kids in the journal that went through of those things too.

[@gmcmim1]

This was by far the most powerful scene. Cause it shows that she was truly interested in getting to know her students and how to work with them as a first time teacher dealing with students who have been thrown to the wayside by the system. And it was a wake up call to them that they are not as different as they think. Kudos to the teacher.

[@mariamart_0]

What the movie is trying to imply and infer to us about how these students may be POC’s and may be struggling with certain issues in their home and family life such as poverty, homelessness, single parent houses & drug addictions along with mental health issues. It’s so sad but dearly empowering & beautiful to see it from that perspective.

[@elliebuckingham4210]

We played the line game in my class but with different questions. Similar to this we truly saw what everyone was going through. The questions included Who’s parents are not together anymore? Who has ever been homeless? Anyone who has lost someone close to them? I stepped onto the line for all 3 of them and many others. I was the only one who had been homeless in the past (temporary accommodation) I got so much support after that and now I’m living in my home x

[@lusibeth]

I had my own Mrs. G back in middle school. I'm asian and a minority (only have 4 of us) in a school in long beach. He would set up classes like this, he was also our english teacher. He made us dream, made us write, made us question. He is a great teacher, one I cant ever forget.

[@niptuq3538]

They don’t make these type of movies like they use to

[@goldenface1668]

without some bitch getting offended

[@stephenhernandez7609]

@@goldenface1668 no kidding

[@gryn_iq]

have you watch the hidden figures? or a beautiful mind? or radio? I think you'll enjoy them :3

[@Sdority905]

Because they are too afriad to show there are black kids who are uneducated, diresepctuful, with a victim mindset because they are too woke to acknowledge that this still exists.

[@pain17ification_Ray_Smith]

As "corny" as this scene is, it's powerful... It shows that, no matter where you're from or what you've experienced, there are people out there you can relate to; people you probably never would've expected... I love this movie

[@loristrode9556]

Also really happened in the book

[@sarahm8574]

Every High School should show it to the students.

[@Gundam4]

There's nothing corny about it

[@Tha90sKid]

Not corny at all

[@mariamart_0]

This isn’t even corny what lmao. This is not even the definition of corny the hell??? 💀

[@erenjaeger1738]

The Hispanic gang in Long Beach were called " East side Longos " and the African American gang were called the "crips" so the Asian were involved too called "Tiny raskel gang". And these why the kids had so much beef in school because where they were from and what color was better or protect their race in Long beach 1980s - 1990s

[@JSC178]

Yup... Had a couple friends from both TRG and ESL, and I went to Wilson too.

[@irlredline7965]

There’s shit ton of crip sets in Long Beach be more precise

[@lennyface5540]

what were the white folks doing

[@Rich.3938]

@@lennyface5540 ab or nazi low riders

[@erenjaeger1738]

​@Lenny Face white folks were from the suburbs bro. They mostly hang out with white groups bc they was scared to involve with another race. White gangs don't existed in long beach.

[@tonysingleton6169]

I like how The camera pans to Andre and he’s looking at Jamal as if to say “because of gangs, we stopped being friends” Just shows there’s more than one way to lose a friend. Not just by death.

[@tonysingleton6169]

@Plague Doctor 69 freedom writers

[@itznyx1320]

i feel like as she asked more questions and the deeper they got and almost all of them stayed on the line there was a deep connection and they all started to realise it as they looked at each other and i like the way she let sindy decide.

[@PGOuma]

Erin ending racism, one lesson at a time

[@Du808-o8k]

a p a t h e t i c Well she didn’t end it but she broke them.... In they got along all because of it...

[@1trubean792]

Why does that one black guy with the base ball jersey look like Tyler the Creator

[@rockstarbtcccc]

I think he is

[@Feliciatanktop]

ForealReign LMAO 💀💀 stop

[@aaliyahetc.6687]

@@Feliciatanktop lmao

[@buccabuccaba2793]

I know right!

[@reneediaz951]

i respect white boy bc he was so scared once he realized he was the only white student in his class he could have easily switched out but he stuck it out and became family with this class

[@amylee8969]

How did he even end up in that class? Is it because his grades aren’t good?

[@hannahduggan3599]

​@@amylee8969I don't know, but if I were in a class full of troublemakers, I'd ask to get out of there, too.

[@amylee8969]

@hannahduggan3599 My biggest concern at that point would’ve been the potential bullying. Kids in this position are prone to pick fights and bully others for stupid things. As long as they were chill and civilized with me, I’d be ok with it.

[@Kyiverdam]

@@amylee8969 Learning disability.

[@april00026000]

They made us watch this in middle school, I'm now a college graduate and I still think about this movie sometimes. Seeing this scene makes me wanna rewatch it

[@HidanKitten32]

I showed my mom this movie a year or two ago. It's one of the few she wasn't scrolling on her phone and made her cry. It's an amazing story. And shows just how impactful one person actually giving a dam can do

[@theanxiousanddepressed6241]

I will never forget the times teachers did this exercise with my class, twice in middle, it started off as innocent but once the questions get deep it brings back many memories like once a girl it my class began to cry when the teacher asked if we have any family members who were deported and it trigger a sad memory for her, she was allowed to stop and see the counselor. Another time I will never forget when a teacher asked "step over the line if you've ever tried drugs/drink" everyone except me stepped over then I did the I love you sign because we had to, then on the flip side a question that still haunts me was "step over the line if you've ever been bullied by a teacher" I was the only one to step over, and in that moment I felt so disgusted because I was in a class where everyone was popular or favor by teachers and I thought "they'll never understand the trauma of what that feels like" I felt so jugded even though the exercise was meant to join us together, looking back that class was full of snakes. I'm over it now but damn.

[@christopherbarnett2961]

I watched last night! Amazing film, fantastic music, deep emotional warmth! Wish I could find similar films like this!

[@dawnhernandez71]

She has changed many lives. She willing to teach them about we are all individuals and they have a voice and someone does care. They live in a-neighborhood where the support is almost less ten 0. A good teacher cares and will use any tool to get their attention.

[@crippledcrusader1321]

I did this once sophomore year in high school, it turned really serious quickly and it was heart breaking to see all the things other people go through.

[@iBRiDGE380]

This is real life. This is so devastating to me as a mother. To think of babies having to fight so hard for basic human rights to grow and be nurtured and loved and have opportunities.

[@theoriginallegend2771]

I couldn't believe the white boy hasn't watched Boyz In The Hood...

[@Du808-o8k]

The Original Legend 27 You know they wasn’t much white Dude watch that movie....

[@2H2521]

Dub Beats Doesn’t really matter.

[@alejandrosandoval8362]

cause most whites live in suburbs

[@SULLY937]

Great movie

[@SeanMichaelShack]

This is based in the 90s Everyone has seen that movie lol

[@sheschiara222]

This scene is really moving, it made me think about all the suffer and all the terrible things that a lot of people have to go through. It shows how despite all the differences people can all have something in common, from the best and happiest one to the worst one. I was taken by all the games of glances that all the students shared that made me undestand their feelings and the mutual understanding from all the tragic and bad things that they all have lived. Definetly on my watchlist!!!

[@me4237]

Where’s the random innocent white guy who’s always scared ? 😂

[@seacreature2062]

Right? Plus I feel bad for him

[@amylee8969]

Despite being white, he clearly lives in that community meaning he’s be witnissing and facing the same things the other kids face.

[@animalfinatic9366]

She's so nice. We need more people like her.

[@ΜΑΡΙΑΜΑΥΡΟΜΙΧΑΛΗ-λ4ε]

Its not only that the students get to know each other in a personal level buts its that she gets to really see through and deep in them for the first time, that makes this lesson so powerful

[@crystabeya]

Man this movie was just like my high school, this hits hard.

[@wahab9593]

This is such an iconic and underrated movie imo

[@incxshe9247]

I really love the way she doesn’t give up on her students. I think the journals can be a good idea, ‘cause it can help them open up and see that they are more alike than what they think. I wished our school had a teacher like her! definitely added to my watch list

[@ottertank8845]

In middle school a group came to my school. The presented the line game and it was the first time I had ever seen it. I don't remember the questions asked. I don't remember what I answered. I have really a really bad memory problem. What I do remember is crying and making a friend. I can't remember who she was, I believe she left later that year. That line really made a big impact on my life though and made me think about the need to be empathetic towards others. I'm in my late 20's now. I still think about it to this day.

[@elderwolves]

This part is so sad... not many movies these days can have even half of emotion, connection, or effect that this one movie does.

[@c808tydoh6]

Wow. When I watch this I realize that I should be grateful for what I have right now because not everyone is so lucky.

[@jamierose3153]

Our 6th grade teacher made us play the line game because that day, we were reading about the Freedom Writers. The end of the year we met the real teacher too! Our teacher was even invited once to join the freedom writers. I miss that teacher very much..

[@kiaradenese1272]

I loved this movie because I used to come from a school similar to what’s potrayed in the movie, filled with gang violence and fighting everyday. It’s heartwarming to see that we shouldn’t be fighting because most of us probably go through similar things 🥺

[@Saf1.Bowman]

In my life I've had a few teachers like her. I wish all my teachers were like her, I would probably would have done much better in school and wouldn't be so afraid of myself most of the time.

[@Cybo-18]

*when you're African American and haven't seen "Boyz n The Hood"*

[@chaostheory3104]

C18 It's a kinda sad but powerful movie.

[@beediverse9086]

C18 *same*

[@2H2521]

C18 You’re missing out.

[@princessella8897]

Same

[@jazmynbrown6820]

I didn't like that movie. Mencae II Society was wayyyy better.

[@DillonCallaway]

Man dis movie make me cry foo ;( No seriously, it's inspirational. Separation is the CAUSE of our suffering and being unified is the CURE - just some random gay white dude here.. But guess what I love you all regardless of your race & culture. What do you think of me?

[@rockingchairsofpiss1404]

I think you're fine, got nothing against anyone aslong as they're nice when am nice

[@erickrogers2]

nothing wrong with that. you are who you are. who are we to judge you just bc your gay. I have friends who are gay I dont discriminate. but thanks for showing love and compassion for everyone around you

[@lisao6124]

I don't know you. So I can't form any opinions against you

[@kurumis.551]

3:43 I really like this part because Jamal and Andre nodded small when their eyes met.

[@SaiyanSweetheart45]

I like how everyone actyally glances at each other and then they look down and it kind of shows that they realize they have more in common than they realized and it helps them erase the lines that were drawn.

[@llluuu222]

I think it’s a stunning scene because it shows the reality of the life of many teenagers. The game played is a beautiful way to make young people understand that they have in common more than what they think. I really loved the meaning of it!

[@danielleboyle9156]

My Fave Film of all time! never get bored of this! Music hits me when it comes to an emotional part

[@Wolfmangoodmanll]

I like how she was teaching those greater values to the kids to say that where ever they came from or what ever set or hood they've claimed it's nothing compared to anything that go going on now....their friends that gotten killed or end up betrayed shows that they didn't have to end up down those paths, they could be better then them....live better learn to forgive learn from their mistakes,embrace their strengths and acknowledge their characteristics for what they are based on what they go through.Parts of this I've done in school too we would write about things they make us who we are...and things about those that inspire us and make us be proud of being be what we are it's relatable to me.

[@thiscrazygirl5961]

This movie hit different, the first time I saw it I was amazed.

[@DarkBoo007]

This is how you teach a class! And I'm not talking about what she's doing, its about her approach. She is connecting with her students in many ways (Which seems to lack in most schools in this current time)

[@laisha3546]

My 10th grade teacher likes to put on a lot of real life based movies and this was one of them. Truly beautiful ❤️

[@AxelStrife25]

My teacher had us watch this in class, My class was a lot closer after watching it.

[@ginacleveland7995]

I loved this movie,especially this scene. It's where everything got real

[@justl3tmesleep]

My class (8th grade) did this but instead of gang violence it turned to mental heath problems and eventually sexual assault. Now some people might think this scene is cheesy or dumb, but the truth is I think it really helped our whole class bond closer. By the end of it, everyone was crying, except for a few students who were laughing, though they got shunned; and yes, I feel that teachers should do something like this more often. It really helps people understand how many people have gone through something similar.

[@snakeeateerrrrr]

I met the teacher, the real teacher, Ms.G she was a very nice lady.

[@eleonorasantorelli1076]

we saw this video in my class, I immediately thought that this game was really effective for getting to know each other and eliminating prejudices, the teacher is a beautiful person who managed to eliminate the social differences in her class and arouse emotions through a fun game

[@eltrashcan6486]

I watched this in school last year and really enjoyed it so I'm happy to have finally been able to pick up a copy of my own.

[@ashleylarocque4500]

I remember watching this movie in school once. I was trying to be tough since my best friend (a guy) sat right beside me but inside I was a mess. This was a really good movie. Very emotional

[@tabatharossignol5937]

We need more teachers like her

[@jontaewilliamson4261]

We all have something in common and we all are going through something in life so instead of seeing the differences in eachother, let's just see how we can help eachother and learn from eachother and just live together and be happy

[@ThisIsMeLOLing]

I remember watching this movie during English class, and at the part where she asked if anybody knows where to get drugs, a girl looked at me and said "___ knows" It's sad when people don't respect each other just because their a different race

[@deadinsidebutstillhorny1340]

ThisIsMeLOLing Omg how horrible of her😔😔 hope you’re doing fine!

[@stormstorm7396]

💯

[@brutusglock7869]

Snitch

[@AhmadKridi]

this is the best scene in the whole movie

[@coolcutsgal2]

Wonderful thing about this exercise is; it shows we are all different and yet experience the same things. Nobody knows your story unless you tell it!

[@mariamart_0]

I like how she doesn’t treat her students poorly because they are People of Color and regurgitating racial implications of racial biases & racial stereotypes. She is such a caring and independent teacher. WE NEED MORE TEACHERS LIKE HER, who actually cares about her students success!!! She really sees them struggling and wants to get them out of poverty or other financial hardships when it comes to financial instability & embezzlement of money.

[@miguelstarboy5572]

We watched this movie in hs (like everyone probably) but nobody was paying attention it was so sad cause that's why teachers don't care after a while

[@gasparma2316]

Erin sure knew how impact students n made a change in society 🙏💪🏼

[@isaa.5187]

I was literally in love with Jamal when I first watched this movie, and see his little smile at the end, jsss

[@inutero10]

My badness lol

[@AK-ws8qt]

inutero10 can you explain me that ( i am german and dont get it)😄

[@jennya9163]

A K the term is “my bad” meaning my fault, i messed up. But her saying “my badness” comes across as silly as she was using slang they used but in a more innocent way.

[@IceMetalPunk]

One of my favorite movies ever. So deep and inspiring! The real-life Erin Gruwell should be put in a Hall of Fame somewhere :) . -IMP ;) :)

[@noelcromer4316]

My teacher made me watch this movie and now I’m in love ❤️ it really touched my whole class

[@preettyE]

Every 'white teacher in da hood' movie ever lol. Reminds me of a skit

[@amukhb8608]

Love this movie I remember when my teacher Showed us this movie Room 10 2017 Hume language center with my friends I first met in Australia truly amazing memories. 💝

[@TheOceanspray99]

I wish my teacher would play this with my class. We really need it.

[@jesslynch94]

This makes me want to be a teacher and work with kids. Let them know that I’m here for them, to have someone to talk to. Someone to look up to.

[@lollipopcorndog]

If my acting career doesn't work out, I would love to be a Substitute Teacher

[@jesslynch94]

Chatternat Acts MY ACTING CAREER DIDNT WORK OUT LMFAO I WANNA BE A SUB SO BAD BUT I DONT THINK IM SMART ENOJGH FOR TEACHERS COLLEGE :(

[@globalmusic7121]

welp it's a hell hole now so don't wish that

[@chrisv.423]

Teacher played this game during my freshman year. Really humbled me in the end

[@JudyPenelope]

This makes me realize in how different circumstances american students are and where I live... scary to think that someone of your classmates had been in a "gang" and got killed😱 like wtf

[@deb.almoli]

marii_h i mean yeah there are students/neighborhoods in really bad circumstances but not all american high schools are like this. My high school is pretty chill, definitely not like this

[@Slim545]

marii_h if you live in the hood In America this is the norm when you’re in hs!

[@jayaki7909]

2:30 that was a good try though

[@lesre1861]

I remember watching this movie at 2 AM and enjoying every second of it lol

[@agenttheater5]

What is she thinking wearing pearls? I don't know if it's real or not, but she can't wear those in that neighbourhood, makes her look to fancy, she'll stand out a mile and be branded as an outsider.

[@lucasandersons]

If i remember right thats even in the movie. Another teacher or someone tells her theyll probably be stolen within a week

[@Sylvyi]

That's brought up in the movie.

[@agenttheater5]

lucas I didn't exactly mean like they would be stolen. But to the students it could seem like she's showing that she's had an easier life than them and the pearls are rubbing it in their faces. It'll separate them from her and they won't be able to trust her or connect to her.

[@Kburd-wr6dq]

agenttheater5 maybe worth 5 bucks

[@smurfette_blues7922]

agenttheater5 lol that was a running joke in the movie. Throughout the movie people say "nice pearls" and give her a pitying look. And her innocent self always looks at them flattered and confused.

[@Timburgess03..]

Definitely need to watch this movie again ❤️absolutely my favourite movie! Wished they had this on NF ❤️

[@TheeKittyPie]

We played this game in middle school on a day called challenge day, it was super emotional and we all got very close, I hugged and girl I didn’t even know, and have never seen again, it was beautiful

[@tomney4460]

Hey I did the same thing!

[@susana01992]

Wasn't this movie based on a true story?

[@mhpresents03]

susana92 yeah

[@Feliciatanktop]

Yes! The last scene is a classroom picture of all the students and the teacher, it slowly transitions to the picture of the actual students and teacher that this story is based on

[@daniellahernandez4894]

Yeaa base on true story in the end it shows the real people

[@pixel7974]

we did this is English in year 9/10 and our teacher played this with us. let's just say it got very emotional

[@waixingrenren919]

As a grown man, I can say, I cried, laughed, smiled and some sadness, we all have some sort of Tourette syndrome......we are all battling. Pls remember, ALWAYS BE KIND

[@jbrich16]

We played something like this in med school on the first day. Very eye opening.

[@therealtone8632]

4:01 Chris, Pablo, Lanky, Wickedly, Alex, Ryan, Jennifer, and a few family members. I know there’s more but it’s been years since so I sadly don’t remember all of them. I wish I can cry about it now but all my tears have ran out so much before. I almost got murc (murdered) growing up too and even a few times that happened recently. It’s a cruel world out there and it sucks there’s more violence than love. Spread love not hate because saving one can save a lot more than you think.

[@avastreeter602]

I went to a school with Mexicans, Asians, and blacks and I was one of the only white people in my school. There was a “white school” in my town where the majority of students was white. People at my school which the majority was color thought I was white privileged. They hated me but we did this same thing in class and I could answer every question like everyone else. When we were asked to take the journals people came up one at a time and when the bell rang and everyone left I left (without a journal) and my teacher asked why and I told her “why would it matter? And I just left. My teacher gave me the journal next day in class and I took it home but never wrote in it and when my teacher found out why it broke her heart. Because I was so involved with gangs I didn’t have time to write in my journal when I was wondering if I was going to die tonight. So she told me to write about that and I did.

[@hey_itz_maya7696]

You don’t know how long I been looking for this movie

[@FireAngelChris]

What’s crazy is these kids left class and went to experience some of the same things they stepped to the line for.Whats crazier is schools in close neighborhoods have the exact same experiences.Most kids are just products of their environment.Not a lot of them make it out especially when you have certain skin color.

[@Zlervo]

When the teacher asked if they lost more than one person to gang violence, I started crying.

[@kissame104]

I love the fact that there was at least one white kid in that classroom. Regardless of whether anyone wants to acknowledge it or not, white privilege is a thing, and I bet he learned a lot. 4:19

[@ItsChrisYouGuys]

How was he privileged? He was the singled-out token.

[@andredavila3731]

How many times have our teachers shown us this movie like each year? Jesus

[@JSC178]

0:10 That isn't Wilson High School. It may be based on the actual school, but I can tell it wasn't filmed there.

[@johnnyo6985]

Years later .. I’m watching This at work and got all chocked up