Freedom Writers ~ 1.5.07

[dzfan]

Well, I guess I just think this movie can't help the fact that the story it's based on...well, is what it is. That's what happened, and the people that were involved, so I can't see why that's the film's fault. But, I think that the film be more than just a stereotype, it seems to be better than a lot of other movies of the same type.

I read the Variety review of the movie today (it's here: http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117...id=1263&cs=1); this is what it said:

Another movie about a well-meaning, white-bread teacher thrust among the savages? No, not by a long shot. Although "Freedom Writers" is the latest in a long line of saint-saves-students stories, it takes the bold approach of being earnest, honest and unafraid to be called naive. As a result, it's extremely affecting. Presided over by a sensitive, open performance by Hilary Swank and blessed by a gifted group of young actors, the drama could win hearts and dollars

That sounds pretty good to me, definitely worth giving it a chance.

[pinkies up]

No need to go and see that movie. As a teacher, I feel as if I should call HBO and allow them to catch some real everyday footage of wannabe gangstas who can't match the gang to the right color, little grown azz girls who don't need to be in school. As a matter of fact, they need to be at someone's job, especially since they ARE grown, and mothers who never come to school at report card time or parent/teacher conferences, but seem to be at the school in 2.3 seconds in order to DEFEND their children's honor, even when the kids are disrespectful to the parent at home. Anyone else interested?

[MeezDiscreet]

ME! ME! ME! Your post speaks the truth!!!!

[redblackdelta]

holla!

[Wonderful1908]

Originally Posted by pinkies up

No need to go and see that movie. As a teacher, I feel as if I should call HBO and allow them to catch some real everyday footage of wannabe gangstas who can't match the gang to the right color, little grown azz girls who don't need to be in school. As a matter of fact, they need to be at someone's job, especially since they ARE grown, and mothers who never come to school at report card time or parent/teacher conferences, but seem to be at the school in 2.3 seconds in order to DEFEND their children's honor, even when the kids are disrespectful to the parent at home. Anyone else interested?

Okay!

[AKA2D '91]

Originally Posted by pinkies up

No need to go and see that movie. As a teacher, I feel as if I should call HBO and allow them to catch some real everyday footage of wannabe gangstas who can't match the gang to the right color, little grown azz girls who don't need to be in school. As a matter of fact, they need to be at someone's job, especially since they ARE grown, and mothers who never come to school at report card time or parent/teacher conferences, but seem to be at the school in 2.3 seconds in order to DEFEND their children's honor, even when the kids are disrespectful to the parent at home. Anyone else interested?

*catching the holeegost* (notice the spelling, not trying to disrespect TMU)

PREACH!