Freedom Writers [EXPLICIT LYRICS] [SOUNDTRACK]

Original Soundtrack (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 9, 2007)
• Original Release Date: January 9, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics, Soundtrack
• Label: Hollywood Records
• ASIN: B000KP62A2
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #82,784 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Featuring Common feat. will.i.am's remarkable new song "A Dream."

Based on the remarkable true story of Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers project. Erin Gruwell (Academy Award winner Hillary Swank)'s passion to become a teacher is challenged by a group of Black, Latino, and Asian gangbangers who hate her even more than they do each other. Then Erin listens to them in a way no adult has ever done, and she begins to understand that for these kids, getting through the day alive is enough. They are not delinquents but teenagers fighting a war of the streets that began long before they were born. She gives them something they never had from a teacher before – respect and an understanding of peers who have had the same experience. Written and directed by Richard LaGravanese, Produced by Danny DeVito & Stacy Sher.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerfull and Moving, February 6, 2007

By	E. Spalter "Splattman" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Movie was one of the most powerful films I have ever seen. In my opinion it's the best movie to come out in years.

The soundtrack is a very rap oriented disc, with popular songs by 2PAC, Naughty By Nature, Cypress Hill and Montell Jordan. But there are 3 musical scores by Mark Isham that are simply masterful, and will compliment any soundtrack collection you may have. Isham's track Anne Frank is one of those tunes that express the movies sentiment, even without a visual aid. It's a truly heartfelt tune, that is one of the most aptly composed pieces ever to grace a movie. There are also 2 tracks with Miri Ben Ari, aka "The Hip Hop Violinist", one of todays most talented musicians and a true virtuoso.

But the gem of this album, the one track that makes this disc worth buying, is Will.I.Am's Dream featuring Common. Will.I.Am is one of todays most influential song writers, but this song, set to Martin Luther Kings "I have a Dream" speech, may be his best work to date.

A great movie with a great soundtrack, both should be a staple of any CD and DVD collection.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great teachers make the difference!, February 7, 2007

By	Richard A. Simon "jakeberger" (Roslyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

While the soundtrack is great, you must see the movie to truly appreciate it. The music makes the images and themes of the movie come alive with emotion and sensitivity. The story is inspirational both of the struggles the teacher had to connect with her students and the incredible challenges the students had to face in their day-to-day lives. Great soundtrack!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast and Easy, January 14, 2009

By	T. LEE "VA Nana" (RESTON, VA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fast and easy buying transaction. It was delivered so fast I was wondering what it was when it came. Great price, excellent delivery and my fiancee loved the cd which I couldn't find in any stores.