Freedom Writers: The Movie

             It was a typical school day when our English 1 class watched Freedom Writers. At first, I predicted the movie to be tedious. Well, my thoughts definitely changed when the movie finished. While watching the movie, my emotional varies from happiness, sadness, hope, and compassion. If you haven't seen the movie or have no plan to watch it, you might want to reconsider your decision. This movie is mainly about the connection between students and teachers. Teachers are capable of teaching the students. However, they can change and inspire the lives of the students in unimaginable ways as well. 

              It was Mrs.Gruwell's first year teaching integrated English class at Woodrow Wilson High School. Her first class was much of a surprise to her when she discovered how much the students hated and avoid each other. Most of them were involved in gang violence. As days went by, Mrs.Gruwell made the effort to connect with her students and later found out about their struggles in life and the war that they're fighting everyday. Reading books involving gangs and the Holocaust changed the way the students viewed their life. 

             Through out the years, the students and Mrs.Gruwell maintained a strong tie. Mrs.Gruwell went through a divorce with her husband, and one of her student (Eva) went through a court trial where she either tell the truth or lie, to save their own people. In the end, they (the class and Mrs.G) make the right choices and stayed together through the ups and downs until senior highschool. Mrs.Gruwell ultimately made a difference in each student's life. 

             Some part of the story is applicable to me because I used to attend a school where many of my friends are involved in gangs, etc. I wanted to make a difference in their life but didn't have the courage to do so. From this movie that is based on a true story, I learned a valuable lesson — each one of us can always make a difference no matter what circumstances we are situated in life. At the end of the movie, I am convinced that this is NOT a boring movie at all.