Storyline:
Erin Gruwell, a young teacher in a racially divided Los Angeles school, inspires her class of at-risk students, deemed incapable of learning, to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.

Cast:

Hilary Swank Erin Gruwell

Patrick Dempsey Scott Casey

Scott Glenn Steve Gruwell

Imelda Staunton Margaret Campbell

April Hernandez Castillo Eva Benitez