Freedom Writers - The showdown

[@FreedomWriter3]

"When I look out in the world, I don't see nobody that looks like me with their pockets full unless they rapping a lyric or dribbling a ball. So what else you got in here for me?" To this day that line still gets to me.

[@Beefy3daygrowth]

Barack Obama? No?

[@uncleruckus9670]

When I was 7, God was looking out from the streets from hell and said, hey gangster, what you lookin fo?

[@Tusc9969]

+Beefy3daygrowth this story took place in the 90s

[@stickilstickel]

Barack Obama? Neil deGrasse Tyson? Oprah Winfrey? Denzel Washington? Chris Gardner?

[@Scramboe]

I like how the previous comments are white kids cracking jokes....

[@SldOnEmWithDa45]

“Nobody...Nobody’s gonna want to remember you because all you left behind in the world was this” that part was deep!

[@xxxentbrandonredhoodrobins7606]

Among That Line never gets old it’s very true and relevant

[@branflakes8864]

"You know what's gonna happen when you die? You're gonna rot in the ground, and people are going to go on living, and they're going to forget all about you. And when you ROT, do you think it's gonna matter whether you were an original gangsta? You're dead, and nobody, NOBODY, is gonna want to remember you, because all you left in the world is this."~The only quote that still relevant.

[@leslieledezma3499]

amazing

[@razkable]

that's pretty brutal and honest and these kids needed to hear that..they are all acting hard

[@tacticalwarhead0609]

BranFlakes we also remember Al Capone lol

[@kaylahmosley790]

BranFlakes It's a lot of gangstas that's remembered and respected!!!! With movies made about them and shit and they're idolized and looked up to by the youth! I'm not saying that being one is cool 😎 but all I'm saying is her statement Is not completely true.

[@kaylahmosley790]

Asmosis Jones They weren't acting, that's how they grew up so that's all they know. And sometimes it's not even all about acting hard or who can be the hardest... it's survival!

[@JamesRhymerFilms]

You're all missing the point of this scene... This is all about perspective, these kids are sharing their life experiences, & what they believes because of them. The point is to help people understand, not just say "wow" & dismiss them as unimportant. When you're raised with so much negativity & hopelessness, what do you expect will happen?

[@jaylongivens1982]

This.

[@raymondsoto2072]

JamesRhymerFilms I expect that they grow a pare & accept that life isn't fair. Life is a journey that YOU need to figure out, accomplish what you can and enjoy it. I know that these people are actors, but the people that they are representing still don't understand it. I'm not sure if they understand that you can do what you want in this country, but they take it for granted because their environment surrounding them makes them feel inferior. If they had a tough life then congrats on making it this far, so go out in the world and explore what opportunities you have.

[@jaylongivens1982]

Undead SpeedVenom Very good point.

[@trythinkingforachange4201]

재커리 Some even get to be president, and that's too bad.

[@TheCreativeAutistic37]

that is so true! we as adults need too do better with children teach them real history. damn we even need prayer in schools again ( not forced prayer ) I might live poor and I may always be poor but my real work is too teach teens graphic design ( I volunteer at youth center on my days off) we can only do it together without each other we are lost. let us stand up too discrimation and prejudice . because if we just sit around nothing will change.

[@jdncoke2]

i bought this film recently, very underrated, great message

[@ImmaKittysaur93]

+Britania 1234567890 that is the real world. they went through a lot

[@ImmaKittysaur93]

UM THEY MADE SOMETHING OUT OF THEIR LIVES THEY HAVE BOOKS OUT AND AREN'T IN THE HOOD ANYMORE

[@ImmaKittysaur93]

***** no. But you know what? They are the victims. They are playing. They went through a ton and are victims. So are the other kids that this happened to

[@ImmaKittysaur93]

***** no. Not at all. Watch the movie because you really don't pay attention This was the beginning. They were letting her know that she doesn't know what its like out there. They did better themselves. Now get out with your bitchy comments

[@miyukiichigo9870]

+Britania 1234567890 you should put yourself in someone else's shoes for a change. Sorry but you are a little discriminatory

[@haidenmcmahon4287]

This movie gotta be the realist movie out there this movie needs to be shown in theaters again cuz the world needs a reality check this movie be getting ppl thinking lik this some real shit they preaching

[@josephwhitehead7552]

Haiden McMahon Schools show this movie I expect, & kids need to be the ones to reach out with all this cus they're the future

[@josephwhitehead7552]

HipHopR&BLover Jon I watched it in high school as well

[@adrianapuga4949]

Teacher : Ben you have anything to say? Ben : Can i please get out of here lmaoo xD

[@xellierguerra8795]

Can't say i blame him

[@abbygriffin9105]

Lol.

[@marysutton434]

Adriana oh LOL 😆

[@benjisports6887]

@Dominick Sansotta how is Ben racist I haven’t watched the movie so maybe I have missing context but isn’t it racist to hate someone because of their skin? That’s what Ava was doing in this scene

[@benjisports6887]

@Dominick Sansotta would u not be uncomfortable if someone who is a different race than u was saying they hate ur race and they will always hate ur race? And he didn’t think they were gonna kill him idk where u got that info from he was just uncomfortable

[@Chillypepper7451]

it makes me so sad to hear Ava's speech and think how relevant it is today

[@ryanwiuff2374]

Only as relevant as you allow it to be, because all I heard was bull shit and ignorance. Of course I can only speak from my own state of mind and I despise anything race related

[@jaylongivens1982]

+Ryan Wiuff I can see it from both of your points of view. But like you said, it's opinionated.

[@Giggleme21]

+Ryan Wiuff true

[@robertbrent6835]

+Ryan Wiuff i got stopped and searched by cops at a bagel store in a white neighborhood, because the white lady said i was breaking into her friends car.._.When i spazzed out on her, she says sorry i just assumed you were stealing, i had on f'n work clothes, no hoodie, and she still saw me as a thug, so i know first hand how whites view me.._.. Ihate white ppl too

[@robertbrent6835]

Ryan Wiuff Soooo you have no issue with her judging me, and possibly other blacks and calling the cops on me, but i judge and im an idiot? What type of person has to denegrate a idiot to prove how genius they are?

[@byoung4eva1]

My school wouldn't even let us watch this movie in history class lol

[@athousandandonenights11]

byoung4eva1 I actually saw this movie for the first time in my English class. It’s the kinda of movie students need to watch.

[@damnmuggle]

Why

[@babybluesunshine7432]

byoung4eva1 bc these fucking teachers don't want y'all to hear the truth about how nasty white ppl can be towards other races that's probably why u didn't get to see it

[@NorthernCold]

Venera Seiti Nonaj No. This movie should not be shown in a public school.

[@selvynquijada5599]

D R why not? please elaborate.

[@transdollie9677]

I agree with both the teenagers in the classroom and the teacher. On the one hand, not a single adult, white or black, takes the effort to understand their students' situations or lives. While on the other hand, a lot of teenagers live ignorantly and refuse to learn because they see themselves as inferior both intellectually and racially. What I've learned is that if you are looking for something (i.e. the man in the back's comment on how no one of his ethnicity is very wealthy) you won't always find it until you either become that something or stop looking for the comparison altogether.

[@byoung4eva1]

+Christie Parks Knowing how the world views u, isn't seeing yourself as inferior, especially when it comes to race. No matter how educated i am, i know that growing my natural hair out could prevent me from getting a job, because for years black ppl have been told their natural hair is nappy, unkempt, ugly, and "unprofessional" for the working world, unless it's straightened, and if it is an afro it better be very short. Many black women hadn't seen their natural hair since they were a kid, now many are embracing their hair, and discussing the discrimination faced while doing so, thanks to a movement that started via youtube in 2008. Recognizing that society treats us like dirt, doesn't mean we actually feel like dirt.

[@nellybruce314]

Hello there

[@RacoonDog90]

"You're dead. And people are going to go on and forget about you because all you left behind was this." Damn... that hit me pretty hard

[@SnowyWolborg]

If you have never growing up in an environment like this, you simply will never understand it. When everyday is a constant struggle on just having to survive, especially when people are young, it makes sense that they'll develop a sense of cynicism about the world and other people. If you we're raised in an area where violence and racial struggles haven't ever been a concern to you, then it's just difficult to relate.

[@averyknowling7593]

SnowyWolborg I'm gay. I've been through this shit. But I don't turn around and do this to straight people.

[@blah7983]

The message isn't that America is racist. The message is about how people with differences, racial, cultural or whatever the hell you can think of, can come together. Its about how kids are taught, in school and in life, and how it impacts them. Watch the whole movie please!

[@DankChi66]

the idea of having to EARN respect is so flawed. if everyone lived by that idea, nobody in the world would be respected. respect should be given, and only lost when that individual gives you a reason to lose respect for them.

[@darylesells19]

I hear you, but if you give your respect to everyone wouldn't that make the loss of it that much greater? Personally I give my respect to those who have earned it.

[@DankChi66]

exactly. it's as simple as treating people how you want to be treated. not such a hard concept to understand in my opinion

[@djwards472]

Then what value does respect hold if everyone can have it? It would be worthless if everyone had it. If you think just simply existing garners any form of respect you are very naive and misguided.

[@djwards472]

cwj415 thats called common decency btw.

[@williamvargas3608]

Earned never given -marine corp

[@entertainmentstarz1]

This movie was out when I was in the 8th grade. I remember watching it in class and I watched it again when I was in high school. Not going to lie, but this movie change students to open up more in class. Sharing on their true feelings about anything and making them focus on their education. This is one of the scenes, is the key for these students in this movie to realize what they put themselves into and change themselves for their future, in my opinion. Including the teacher on facing new hard challenge position to help these kids.

[@MrThomas564]

Me too. I was 13 in '07 when I saw this movie. It was very inspirational. And everything that was goin' back then is still going on now. I'm 22 years old and I just order this movie off eBay. Freedom Writers is one of my favorite movies of all time!

[@silicon179]

+entertainmentstarz1 I saw it at the exact same time as you, when I was in grade 8. Watching it again 10 years later brings a tear to my eye when I see how relevant it still is and how it truly helped students to become better.

[@liltrooper522]

i was 8 when this movie came out. im 17 now && i think they proved a point... teens see that we are in a war && they have to either die to get respect or die trying

[@MrThomas564]

Lil Trooper True. But, like she said: when you're dead, your life is over. And no one's gonna want remember you. Because you left behind in the world is some bullshit. But, you are right about one thing: we ARE in a war.

[@kaylahmosley790]

Casey Thomas So what???? People in politics, the government leaves behind bullshit!!!! Now that's what they don't tell you! They don't tell you that the government and police officers are worse than the gang bangers on the street...Now in not saying this is right but gangs are like a family, they will fight for each other and die for each other... And yea they will get respect ✊ not from the world 🌎 but from the street... They don't care about society's respect for them. They care about the streets respect ✊ God it's not too hard to understand. I guess it is if you haven't been around this kind of stuff.

[@celetasmith2887]

Some of y'all need to finish watching the movie.

[@nellybruce314]

Hello there

[@laurynjones4845]

You know what i realize with this scene? The blacks and latino's back each other up mostly. And goes off on the white woman & man. And the white man says can I please get out of here while they are going back in forth with each other. And the asians don't or never choose sides lol.

[@russellisrael401]

lauryn Jones lol

[@user-si6gs3ne8l]

lauryn Jones yep and I've noticed that the blacks and Latinos in this movie have the most in common or tend to agree with each other more than they think they do. But this basically goes for all of them.

[@leatherjackets92]

lauryn Jones That's true the Asians were pretty much ghost during the whole conversation

[@1rockcrawford]

yea, because it's reflective of the larger picture. Asians don't get involved, White people play victim, and Blacks and dark-skinned Latinos struggle at the bottom. The movie presents the problem of the time as a microcosm.

[@CJCroen1393]

We Asians do tend to keep to ourselves.

[@bella_k5230]

This was a really deep scene....I just finished watching the movie. When she was talking about how if they are dead and rotting and how nobody is going to care if they were a “original gangster” I almost burst into tears. They are so young. Just hoping they can survive another day protecting they own. Too young to be living like that. Too harsh for anybody to be living like that.

[@hannahduggan3599]

I remember when I saw this movie in school when I was 15 years old. There were only two teachers in the room and they were both crying and hugging each other. It didn't even get me.

[@aye.dusky.j]

1:51 made me think of that random kid from Mean Girls on his cell phone " Mom can you please pick me up, I'm scared!" Lmao

[@mariahceleste93]

I remember they made us watch this in the auditorium in high school over a decade over. It was a rough school… this scene always lives in my memory.

[@amanymoh91]

It's almost 2017 and i still think this is my favorite movie.

[@sandycheeks7497]

I know this is a powerful and serious scene but I crack up every time when Ben says "can I please get outta here" haha!!

[@Timburgess03..]

My favourite thing about this movie is the ending when they all hug her and thank her for not giving up on them, no matter what she kept on pushing them she kept on giving them love that they needed that nobody else did! ❤️❤️❤️

[@No-kq5mi]

I absolutely love this movie. Only watched it recently in a philosophy and ethics lesson and honestly it gave me a whole new perspective

[@marinavargas1569]

I love this movie because I saw it with my english class, and I'm from the long beach district

[@jordmac3959]

Marina Vargas ofcourse you did, the marxist schools are putting this cancer in your brain to turn your into a foot soldier for their war against white people.

[@juanloza6203]

Jord Mac lol dude this is about teachers making students learn

[@juanloza6203]

Jord Mac just like lean on Me or stand and deliver or the Blind side

[@markstriker925]

Marina Vargas Zoe pound and top 6

[@kak4191]

This movie is actually based on a remarkable true story. I know this because Erin Grewell came to my school six years ago and told this story. A boy who did the movie got a home for his family. He went to Denny's and was shot in the bathroom by some gang. This movie is very inspirational. Now I haven't see it, but I will.

[@vadenbovell527]

kAK I saw this in middle school it was amazing

[@Random_Wierdo.]

0:14 girl looking at Eva like “Wtf drama queen much?”

[@djheannam7764]

The movie everyone needs today

[@elijahr_1998]

Yeh I dunno it's kinda outdated dude. This scene felt like it was fresh out a PSA about bullying you'd watch in middle school.

[@CJCroen1393]

+e It was based on a true story, so it could simply be a product of the time it takes place in. And the time it was made, seeing as it was produced in 2007.

[@DHGlee2013]

Such an underrated movie. Love Hilary Swank

[@Bat-talk]

DHGlee2013 it's overrated .. haha teachers think it's some life changing movie

[@elijahr_1998]

cheeseball pandershit that was better executed by movies before and after it

[@HypeTv100]

this is so fucking good acting

[@bowens9211]

HypeTv100 how

[@elijahr_1998]

How would you know good acting when you've never seen it

[@kaydee63]

Every time I watch this movie, this is one of the scenes that gets to me the most, I went to a high school like this in California

[@kalebhutchinson32]

What this called

[@xxxentbrandonredhoodrobins7606]

@@kalebhutchinson32 Freedom Writers

[@kaydee63]

@skola min After I graduated, I got as far away as I could

[@Slim545]

Regular everyday inner city problems, yu have to ask yourself how do yu expect these kids to focus in school with all this nonsense going on..... n what's even worse is that the teacher's don't even understand the students wheter it's college or hs

[@r5t6y12]

Except that the teacher can hopefully get the students to believe that the school itself is a refuge from the sickness that is the inner city. There are always people inside the school who can't be terrorized by what's going on in the streets outside the fenceline. If there are free activities for the students to get involved in (even just watching their fellow students competing in sports competitions with other local schools) they can hang out in that area knowing that they can find something to do away from the misery that is "being off school grounds". If the inner city is so tough the school should be their first escape. Of course I went to a suburban school where 90% of the students lived in single family homes that were spread out across 15 square miles of 5 different towns........, so what do I know...........................? (8^) (8^) (8^) (8^)

[@Slim545]

r5t6y12 no I get ur point

[@chillbean3417]

I wonder if there are teachers who have lived that life

[@babygirllynn2264]

reckless I agree when i was in high School it was like this kids divided by what gang they represented I hated it dealing with fights kids bringing guns and knives to school over bullshit and teachers who didn't even care about the messed up nonsense kids were going through

[@babygirllynn2264]

reckless but i stayed out trouble because of one of my teachers helped me she got me into alot of activities after school so I could escape my problems for a little while I feel like more teachers should be like that to care about their students

[@lisakinsale7761]

This movie was amazing...it brought tears to my eyes ...it reminded me of the reality that some kids face....and we could have all the fancy 'integrated' school programs ....but all they really need is someone to care and guide them....the teacher here made a change in these kids lives...the other teachers at the school completely dismissed these kids seeing them all as problems and without recognizing that they really need help and someone to care....indeed not everyone is cut out for this ...but the movie showed how you can impact on someone's life no matter how messed up their situation is.... I really cried watching it because it's not just a movie but a reality

[@lizzhernandez9375]

0:00-3:31 is happening to this world

[@thelegendofthem6120]

I love when she tells them that they're gonna just rot and people will go on living... only because it was slap in the face about Life, we need to overcome prejudice and racism...black, white, gay, straight, asian, caucasian, Latino,.etc...we all make up this world we all are created by the same God.

[@CurlyLui]

I love this movie 🎥 it so true like a lot is still happening in America even to this day I still watch it and I love it 😍 great acting

[@isabellaarenas4577]

Best scene by far

[@agosalarda]

one of my favorite movies. this is a very powerful scene. this movie should hve won an award or something

[@laurahero8778]

'You're dead...And nobody, NOBODY is gonna remember you because all you left behind in this world IS THIS.' Highlight the 'you're dead' and 'is this' part, states the best message!

[@creativemindAyaan]

Teacher was right what she said about death. Ppl will forget about you😔

[@Lena.MarieTv]

@Dominick Sansotta when some people die do u really think family members gonna go see them at they grave🤔you know how many graves there is without flowers on them💯grow up

[@MrShiftey13]

I had a crush on Eva. She’s so beautiful!! 🥰😍 Love this movie.

[@arielhernandez3517]

I remember growing up in the 'hood' back in 06 -08. You couldn't ball up in the park without being asked what color/gang you rep. In HS we had kids coming from worser neighborhoods involved in gang banging but what I liked about HS was that everyone was chill in the classroom because being inside the school we would forget about the shit that occurred outside, and some of the teachers I had were really kind and cool with the students.

[@honeycomb485]

Ava’s speech till this day is haunting! It gets me emotional because the line that she says deserving respect for free! And the line, I know what you can do, so prevalent today then when it first released

[@nosstalggia6283]

We are all human beings and we are all the same. Colour does not matter. Why can't people just get that? We're all should be treated fairly and equally.

[@gianellaghiglino719]

+Sam Herondale We do deserve to be treated equally but we aren't.

[@silteplease4524]

+Gianella Ghiglino It's not about being treated equally but being treated like you deserve to be treated

[@rochellemcryans2825]

+Sam Herondale Amen, my brother or sister!!, that is why racism is still alive today.

[@naturalforme]

In this world color will always matter and there is nothing we can do about it so the sooner you see me as black the better for all of us

[@majindrebeatz3166]

I agree with on that but this world is stupid.

[@TheMramon81]

We must end war or war will end us

[@kaymarie00557]

+Lord Defector I agree but as long as there are extremists in politics, religion, or anything in general, this will not happen. Because one side thinks they are right and everybody else is wrong and vice versa. Nobody ever wants to meet in the middle anymore.

[@corey10m]

+kaymarie00557 It's honestly because no one will step up.

[@DakaONER94]

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[@CranberryLeGoot]

War. War never changes.

[@BreezyDude]

If you want peace prepare for war

[@lizzhernandez9375]

" we in a war we graduating every time we live cause we aren't afraid protecting are own at lest when u die for ur own u die with respect we die warrior "

[@missquinn861]

Such a powerful scene. Hillary Swank is amazing

[@WhipTingz]

To get respect you have to earn it.

[@motionleader591]

Your right bro

[@WhipTingz]

***** that's trust. Respect is earned.

[@WhipTingz]

***** Yes. I would trust her. If I have a girlfriend, I think I would need to be in a position where I know her enough and she knows me enough that we both feel comfortable enough to start dating. Respect is earned. Trust is lost. You don't even know me as a person, why would you respect me? What have I or anyone else that you know have done to earn respect? Did you see that person go out of their way to help others or achieve something so great? Giving respect willy nilly is stupid. You don't know what respect means, I'll google it for you: Respect: a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

[@WhipTingz]

***** Respect: a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. Also, 5 sentences too long for you? Explains why you're having such a hard time understanding a simple concept.

[@WhipTingz]

***** you're*. Point proven. Stay in school kiddo.

[@ambercherise2391]

My class is giving me similar opposition. Thanks for posting. I needed to watch this.

[@liz-cf2rv]

"ben do you have anything to say"? "can i get out of here" LOL

[@adcrew2355]

Honestly they think the teacher don’t understand how it feels when they are yelling at her and saying they hate her because of the color of her skin. They don’t know her and they talk about they hate when it is done to them, so why do they do it to others. It doesn’t make sense

[@killjoy6391]

lung fu panda

[@alfuriusstraut8721]

They don't even know about the holocaust but they think whiteness is the worst thing that ever happened to them. They were thinking if they had the power, they would die to wipe the white out, but then they learned about the holocaust and how wrong that sort of thinking is.

[@tinahuttner7280]

Saw this years ago, thought it was so sad.I understood where the whole story is going.I actually live in a suburb of Minneapolis and there are places I would never dare go to as a female, its too dam dangerous😞

[@serenaruvalcaba6504]

This movie came out years ago, and it’s based on a story that happened years earlier, and seems like this situation is getting worse everyday.

[@laquanthedon1]

this will always be one of my favorite movie because it reflected the lives of me and friends to a point hell I even had a teacher like this she the one who showed us this movie

[@joewhitehead3]

I first watched this movie in my freshman year in high school & I have never seen a film as heavy as this before I saw it

[@TheStraightballer]

"We in a War"

[@healthfreak18]

All of the Latinos are the hottest, like in real life.

[@miyukiichigo9870]

Welcome to planet earth! Where you will be judged by your fellow earthlings (who are EXACTLY the SAME as you) based on the amount of melanin in your skin.

[@marymireles6967]

black swan she moves gracefully but she cries when no ones around she looks at the moon at prays for something she movies gracefully by mary mireles

[@50ksavagegoodsavage4]

Now today, all hell's break loose

[@Ilovekpopandnsb24]

I love this movie so much

[@albertcortes109]

That last part tho "your rasing your hand"

[@nayaford5863]

Lmao, I'm the person rasing my hand because I low key had to use the bathroom the whole time, and everybody sound like they done.

[@xxxentbrandonredhoodrobins7606]

2021 this scene is so deep

[@respectthedefaultspistol1025]

2021 and this hit me hard no cap ❌ 🧢

[@evettej1315]

2:30 - 3:10 so damn true, hate when people think they're tough, but when they're dead for a stupid cause, lol who the fuck were you?

[@sunsetspice4143]

they only act tough because they are afraid

[@dninjainpajamas2159]

I'm from a messed up school of violence so I can relate to this movie in many ways than one

[@tylercook9549]

1:00 to 1:44 is what's happening in the world today.

[@thelegendofthem6120]

true ish...

[@ashleykatebell]

+Henny Lopez that's a little ignorant, don't you think? a few mistakes by a few white people dictate the entire race? okay pal

[@hennylo68]

Ashley Bell Just quoting the young Latina in the video. I sympathize her pain and know how she feels. Sad but true in America, it's what we have to deal with.

[@Dana21283]

+Henny Lopez fucking explain what you have to go through huh??? you think ALL white people don't go through ANY shit simply based on their skin??? fuck off with that bull crap!! it makes me so mad when people say shit like this. I have gone through so much shit, EVERYONE HAS, welcome to life! its shit ok, but don't just think my life ain't any easier than yours just because of the colour of my skin. ever.

[@thelegendofthem6120]

True Henry.

[@king.freddy]

This could have easily came out in 2017 or 2018. Still relevant

[@01xmidhat11]

Its 2020, now. Still. True. Sadly.

[@Helmutlozzi]

She really taught those racist kids a lesson.

[@dontaescisson7472]

Helmut Ouzi how are the kids being racist ?

[@TeeRose]

racist?

[@retrokid62]

Helmut Ouzi but did she teach your racist ass a lesson?

[@SillySuli03]

Dontae Scisson The whole thing started with a kid making fun of the black guy by drawing him with big lips... that's racist

[@thegirlinquestion]

@@ethanpolson2362 because anti-white hate is acceptable nowadays

[@X_scarlet_x1]

We are watching this in my English....I’m already in love with the film, we had to pause it after this scene for lunch

[@Sataandagi96]

I wanna become a teacher in the future, english as well, because it was my biggest strength back in school. Now, we've all seen these teachers where you were never really fond of seeing them, I had one (Our classteacher) that was loved by nearly everyone because he seemed to be cool, but in my darkest days in school he wouldn't even care about my story while I was bullied, while the others were beating me up, calling me names, hiding and destroying my stuff or throwing stones at me and my only friend.That d*ck didn't care just like any other teacher even though it happened right in front of the teachers balcony. Why? Because they didn't think about caring. But this woman, who actually lives and helped all these students through their miserable lives and motivated them to do better, she's a hero in my eyes and I want to be just like her. I don't want to be the boring and hated teacher that doesn't get her sh*t together, I want to be a teacher that actually teachesAND cares.

[@Dreamfyre_]

Watched this movie in government class, one of the best movies so far.

[@ricksanchez6704]

Everyone in that room, Need Some Milk!

[@hannahduggan3599]

Mrs. Gruwell, I would love to see you as a blue teacher, a green teacher, a purple teacher, and a rainbow teacher.

[@searchanddiscover]

i think there is a difference between courtesy and respect. respect should be earned but courtesy should always be given unless there is a reason not to.

[@misahua9197]

"You don't know me." "I know what you can do." Wow relevant!

[@justiny.imposter8603]

I remember watching this is 6th grade

[@judyynguu2187]

Freedom writers is an amaaaaaaazing movie!

[@coreysimmonds5921]

This movie made me so woke

[@daveeaster1061]

Im not crying… you are !!

[@rdsproductions98]

When you're in middel school,you think these Kidds were cool & wise but you grow up you realize they were stupid af.

[@latia876]

I cried listening watching this

[@thedaydreamer7054]

That Asian chick is FINE!

[@Minjarez96]

No

[@thedaydreamer7054]

Minjarez96 Yes.

[@rezin_3683]

+The DayDreamer Just no

[@thedaydreamer7054]

Do you even know which Asian chick I'm talking about?

[@rezin_3683]

Yes I have seen the movie seceral times

[@rejoyce57]

Here's a simple example of giving respect to get it: I started to walk into a convenience store. A young Latino man got there first and held the door open for me, a fairly unattractive, gray-haired white woman. I said, "Thank you, sir." I respected him because he gave me that opportunity. If he hadn't held the door, there probably would have been no reason for us to interact, and therefore no opportunity to give and to get that respect. I will never forget his kindness. That's what all this starts with-- kindness.

[@darnellf6564]

Who's watching in 2016

[@theblackpan4426]

Teacher:Ben you have something to say? Ben:Can I please get out of here? Haha

[@royalty_beauti2285]

"White people always wanting their respect like they deserve it for free... 💯I felt that shit everything Eva said was facts!

[@BigChungus-of9fl]

you're dumb as shit

[@royalty_beauti2285]

James Harden your mother bitch!!

[@BigChungus-of9fl]

I feel like black people always want reperations for slavery that happened 200 years ago like they deserve it for free. see how racist and dumb you sound bitch?

[@sadisticwinter8354]

dude, blacks and japanese were literally TOLD they'd get reparations and never did. for example, the Pigford litigation. we didn't all pull that shit out of our asses. chill out.

[@sharpaycutie2]

Respect is for evryine. Respect is free. TRUST is earned.

[@RoiMaiBoi]

So this movie is inspired by a true story based on a true story which that story was inspired by a true story based on a true story. What a movie.

[@mystxsh4de862]

The fact that ppl are still fighting for BLM to this day is sad they shouldve gotten the respect a long time ago and they out here fighting for it when they could be living their life, walking down the streets without getting shot at, get racial slurs thrown at them, getting brutally beaten by cops, ETC the list fr goes on and on. im not black but I can understand what theyre goin through

[@markrobbin]

The first lie a black person will hear in their life is that they're oppressed.

[@turevedin9968]

I think she earned her respect

[@TheAlpha6229]

0:36 I agree

[@shelbyshannon8744]

This was a great movie in the end they all fell in love with her and each other pretty powerful message

[@SuperThakid09]

the 90s

[@r4ndomw3rd08]

man I'm here listening to this everyday for 3 years and the world has only got worse in 2021 bro all these comments from 4+ years ago man I'm lonely I got nothing to do

[@estevanperez8361]

Ava was 💯% when she said what she said about white people!

[@victoriahilarious1826]

And watching this also let's me know that the next generation are just wanting to be loved where the lack!!! There hungry for truth, and reality... Not lies

[@rose-qc1oq]

People aren't getting it the teacher trying to explain to these students that there is still hope for them but their wont be if all they continue to do in this life is be a hard gangster and not choose to achieve what they deem to be impossible in this life because of how they see society or how they see themselves society what she is saying is they need to take responsibility for their lives whilst they in school cause nobody is going to do that for them regardless of how hard their struggles are and the way they are living is not the only way they can survive which is proven at the end of the film when they all graduated and were all able to go to college some of them the first in their family so what are you gonna do about your hardships are you gonna pick yourself up or blame the white men let me help you decide PICK YOURSELF UP!

[@angierose1143]

It sucks how much I relate to Ava