Name ______________________________________ Course: Leadership
Freedom Writers Movie Review
Hillary Swank
Scott Glenn
Patrick Dempsey
This movie is a true story based on the diaries and journals kept by the students during their
first two years in this course. Put some real thought into your answers regarding these
questions.
1. What are some of the main themes explored in Freedom Writers?
2. What are some of the challenges faced by Erin Gruwell in the classroom and how
does she overcome them?
3. What are some of the ways in which the students identities evolve throughout the
movie?
4. How does the portrayal of the students personal lives contribute to the overall
narrative of the film?
5. How does the film challenge traditional notions of education and the role of a
teacher?
6. Discuss the impact of peer pressure and gang culture on the students.
7. What are some of the turning points in the movie that lead to positive change for the
students?
8. How do the students relationships with their families influence their educational
journey?
9. What are some of the sacrifices made by Erin Gruwell in her dedication to her
students?
10. What are some of the moments of conflict in the movie and how are they resolved?
11. Discuss the impact of the students graduation on their future prospects.
12. What are some of the limitations or criticisms of the approach taken by Erin
Gruwell?
13. What are some of the consequences faced by the students for their involvement in
the gang culture?
14. Discuss the significance of the students visit to the Museum of Tolerance
(Holocaust).
15. How does the film challenge the notion of predetermined destinies for the students?
16. Discuss the importance of mentorship in the students journey.
17. How does the film portray the impact of positive role models on the students?
18. How does the concept of Leadership fit into this movie? What Leadership traits
made Erin Gruwell special as a teacher?
19. Could any other teacher teach this course and be as effective as Erin Gruwell?
20. What obstacles did Erin Gruwell have to overcome in teaching this course as she
wanted?
21. What role did Erins marriage and subsequent divorce play in her teaching? What
problems did her teaching style cause in her marriage? Do problems like this take
place in other marriages?
22. Contrast her dads feelings and their significance toward Erins career in teaching
versus her husbands feelings and their significance?
23. What ideas/concepts presented in this movie could be adapted to help in better
teaching the curriculum of this Leadership course?
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