Freedom Writers

"People will not remember you on what you have imparted to them but on how you touched their lives along the way”. This is the best way to describe Miss Gruwell who was being featured by the film Freedom Writers. Her life as a teacher and a wife to his husband could be a great example of an outstanding mentor. It was being portrayed in the film how Miss Gruwell suffered because of her violent students who came from the different family situations. She did not only meet opposition from her students but she also had a hard time with her department head, who believed that she should focus less on teaching her students to learn and read, and more on teaching them discipline and obedience. But Miss Gruwell never gave up on it but rather pursued her profession and desire to educate her students and touch their lives in one way or another that brought her students to a big change in their lives. Her love to her profession was burning in her heart as she aimed to change her students in a way that her students could have a better future.


The theme of the story was really inspiring especially for an education student like me who also aims to be a good teacher in the future. I was so inspired upon watching the movie. I have realized how teachers sacrificed their own happiness just for their passion in teaching.