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Release Date:
5 January 2007 (USA)
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Tagline:
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Plot:
A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school. | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win
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1 nomination
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(21 articles)
He Said – He Said … Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire
(From Scorecard Review. 20 November 2009, 7:18 AM, PST)
'Amelia,' Hilary Swank: Finding a movie role to fit the face
(From EW.com - The Movie Critics. 30 October 2009, 3:38 PM, PDT)
(From Scorecard Review. 20 November 2009, 7:18 AM, PST)
'Amelia,' Hilary Swank: Finding a movie role to fit the face
(From EW.com - The Movie Critics. 30 October 2009, 3:38 PM, PDT)
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Hilary Swank | ... | Erin Gruwell |
 | Patrick Dempsey | ... | Scott Casey |
 | Scott Glenn | ... | Steve Gruwell |
 | Imelda Staunton | ... | Margaret Campbell |
 | April L. Hernandez | ... | Eva Benitez (as April Lee Hernandez) |
 | Mario | ... | Andre Bryant |
 | Kristin Herrera | ... | Gloria Munez |
 | Jaclyn Ngan | ... | Sindy |
| Sergio Montalvo | ... | Alejandro Santiago |
| Jason Finn | ... | Marcus |
 | Deance Wyatt | ... | Jamal Hill |
 | Vanetta Smith | ... | Brandy Ross |
| Gabriel Chavarria | ... | Tito |
 | Hunter Parrish | ... | Ben Daniels |
| Antonio García | ... | Miguel |
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Rated PG-13 for violent content, some thematic material and language.
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123 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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USA:PG-13 |
Ireland:15A |
Singapore:PG |
UK:12A |
Netherlands:12 |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) |
Germany:12 |
Malaysia:U |
Finland:K-11 |
Norway:15 |
Sweden:11 |
Argentina:13 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Australia:M |
South Korea:15
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Vanetta Smith, who played the student Brandy, was on the show Endurance (TV Series) in its third season. Her team placed 5th out of 8.
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Anachronisms: When Gruwell's husband, Scott, is watching football on TV while lying on his bed, the Falcons are playing. However, the Falcons didn't have those uniforms or Michael Vick, the star player of the Falcons, in the early '90s.
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Brandy:
In every war, there is an enemy. I watched my mother being hlaf-beaten to death, and watched as bloodand tears streamed down her face. I felt useless and scared, and furious at the same time. I can still feel the sting of the belt on my back and my legs. One time he couldn't pay the rent. That night he stopped us on the street and pointed to the concrete. He said, "pick a spot."
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A Dream
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Wow! What a movie! I was in tears most of the time. Very, very intense movie. It was great! I didn't realize it was based on a true story and that made the whole point of the movie even better. I recommend this to everyone. A must see especially if you relate to it in any way shape or form. I think it shines hope on disadvantaged youth and great encouragement to defy all obstacles! Hillary Swank plays a great role in this film and now Im gonna go out and buy the book. My son saw this movie and was also in tears. He realized how blessed he is and how there's no excuse to not finish high school and go on to college! i will be adding these movie to my collection!