Loading ...“Freedom Writers” is a compelling movie based on a true story that follows a high school teacher named Erin Gruwell as she enters a racially divided and gang-ridden classroom in Long Beach, California. Gruwell employs unconventional teaching methods to connect with her at-risk students, encouraging them to write about their experiences and feelings in journals. Through their writing, the students find a voice, unity, and hope, ultimately breaking down racial barriers and transforming their lives in the process.