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Where was Freedom Writers filmed?

2007 film, directed by Richard LaGravenese.

  • Long Beach

The story is set in Los Angeles, so the filming stayed close to the setting.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Los Angeles
Filmed in
Long Beach
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About Freedom Writers

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Released
2007
Director
Richard LaGravenese
Cast
Hilary SwankPatrick DempseyScott GlennApril Lee HernándezHunter ParrishImelda StauntonKristin HerreraMarioJohn Benjamin HickeyPat Carroll
Genre
DramaCrime
Based on
The Freedom Writers Diary

Erin struggles to form a connection with her students and observes numerous fights between some of them, who are in rival gangs.

One night, Eva goes into a convenience store while Paco and two other friends stay in the car.

As a witness, Eva must testify in court; she intends to guard "her own" in her testimony and protect Paco.

Famous lines from Freedom Writers

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • You hate me?Erin Gruwell
  • That's bullshit.Andre
  • What's a holocaust?Tito
  • You don't even know me.Erin Gruwell
  • Wow, you used your library card?Erin Gruwell

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