'Freedom Writers', an inspiring American movie based on the book 'The Freedom Writers Diary' by teacher Erin Gruwell will be screened at 6 pm on September 2 at American Centre, Colombo-03.
Inspired by a true story after the LA riots, during the worst outbreak of interracial gang warfare, the film a gripping story of inner city kids raised on hard-core attitude and the teacher who gives them the one thing they need most: a voice of there own is directed by Richard LaGravenese.

Fresh faced, idealistic twenty three old Erin Gruwell, played by two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank is ready to take on the world as she steps inside Wilson High School for her first day of teaching. Her class, a diverse group of racially charged teenagers from different walks of life--African Americans, Latinos, Asians, juvenile delinquents, gang members, and underprivileged students from poor neighborhoods--hope for nothing more than to make it through the day. On the surface, the only thing they share is their hatred for each other and the understanding that they are simply being warehoused in the educational system until they are old enough to disappear. Despite her students obstinate refusal to participate during class, Erin tries various means to engage them on a daily basis.

But then ghetto reality steps in to focus the picture. A racially motivated gang shooting witnessed by a Latina gang member in Erin's class, and an ugly racial cartoon that Erin intercepts during class, become the most unwittingly dynamic teaching aids. They spark a transformation in the classroom, compel them to listen and force her to take off her idealistic blinders and take in the kids survival stories of their undeclared war on the streets. Erin begins to connect with them.