Netflix returned to its catalog the acclaimed film in which a classroom became a refuge of hope

The stories of teachers who challenge adversities to transform the life of their students are a star and fundamental pillar in the cinema. And one of the most inspiring films of this genre returned to Netflixthe platform of streamingby the hand of an actress who conquered Hollywood with her talent.

“Writers of Freedom” It is a film based on real events follow Erin Gruwell, a young teacher who begins to teach at the Woodrow Wilson High School, a school affected by the context of violence of that time, after the racial disturbances of Los Angeles in 1992. This environment marked by segregation and tensions between students, the teacher gives them the ones who need the most: a Own voice.

Despite the Lack of support of the school system and with an unconventional approach, Erin introduces readings and films out of what “he had The writing a shelter and a tool to express their own stories.

One of the most outstanding elements for critics is the performance of Hilary Swank. With two Oscar awards, two golden balloons and an actors union award, for their appearances in “Boys Don’s Cry” and “Million Dollar Baby”the actress proposes an interpretation convincingshowing passion, sacrifice and determination of true Erin Gruwell. His talent is part of the soul of the film and manages to convey the transformation of both the teacher and her students.

The film released on January 5, 2007 and directed by Richard Lagueneseseeks to innovate with well -built characters and a message based on the hope. With a simple but effective narrative, it focuses on the evolution of the students and the teacher’s fight against a system that prefers to maintain the status quo instead of generating a real change.

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Although the most important thing to stands out, it is its fidelity to the True story. The film is inspired by “The newspaper of Liberty Writers”a book that collects the writings of Erin Gruwell students. The film incorporates real fragments of these testimonies, which makes it an authentic representation of their struggles and achievements, thus giving it a unique emotional value.

“Liberty writers” is a powerful lesson of overcoming and empathywhere our protagonists will find their voice through writing. The scenes are impregnated with emotion, and in each one you will face deep reflections on the struggle for justice, respect and change. A story that will touch your heart.

That he deals with “Liberty Writers”

Based on a real story, the story is located in the year 1995within the framework of racial conflicts caused by the incident of Rodney King, a black taxi driver hit by the police while he was handcuffed. The video circulates through all the media around the world and gives rise to a series of racial claims and protests.

This is how the film begins with archive images of the riots in several suburbs of Los Angeleswhich places racial violence and discrimination as a backdrop, and serves to frame one of the main problems it poses.

Erin Gruwella teacher just out of the university, begins to teach literature at Woodrow Wilson High School, a school located in Long Beach, California. The educational establishment has a Integration programwhich implies accepting students “Problematic” from disadvantaged sectors of society, mostly belonging to ethnic minorities or that are part of criminal gangs. And due to the entry of these new students, the College modifies their academic average and, according to the authorities and teachers, this “harms the image of the institution.”

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But, as his work days pass at school, Erin begins to notice that the school repeats the same prejudices and stigmatizations with which society marginalizes these students. The same Faults of opportunities and possibilities are reflected in the differentiated treatment that the authorities have with respect to the students, from the selection of didactic material to the expectations of achievements. Perceiving that the institution, instead of giving tools to reverse the prejudices that condition their development, is precisely the one that reinforces and multiplies them.

In addition, another difficulties are the differences and divisions between the students themselves: the different groups that are assembled in the classroom are reflection of the segregations that are seen in the streets, dyed of prejudices. Therefore, the first thing the teacher tries is to try to break these borders rooted in little tolerance.

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For this, he proposes a unconventional teaching approach: new readings, such as “The Diario de Anna Frank”, visits to museums, talks with relevant personalities, social events to raise money, reversal classes with a strong student participation; And above all, the writing personal diary in which each one must tell their own story.

Thus, this film will make you reflect on the power of education and perseverance, as against all prognosis, the life of a group of adolescents trapped in a cycle of violence and hopelessness can change. Through writing, these young people find an exit and face the prejudices that surround them. A moving struggle history, which will make you believe that, even in the most difficult circumstances, there is always a chance.

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Trailer for “Writers of Freedom”

Distribution of “Liberty Writers”

• Hilary Swank as Erin Gruwell.
• Scott Glenn as Steve Gruwell.
• Imelda Stauunton as Margaret Campbell.
• Patrick Dempsey as Scott Casey.
• Mario Barrett as Andre Bryant.
• April Lee Hernández as Eva Benítez.
• Robert Wisdom as Dr. Carl Cohn.
• John Benjamin Hickey as Brian Gelford.
• Pat Carroll as Miep Gies.
• Hunter Parrish as Ben Samuels.
• Jason Finn as Marcus.
• Vanetta Smith as Brandy Ross.
• Jaclyn Ngan as Sindy Ngor.
• Antonio Garcia as Miguel.
• Kristin Herrera as Gloria Mublic.
• Gabriel Chavarria as Tito.
• Giovonnie Samuels as Victoria.
• Deance Wyatt as Jamal Hill.
• Sergio Montalvo as Alejandro Santiago.