The film Freedom Writers tells the true story of a teacher who inspires her students after the LA riots. The teacher, played by Hilary Swank, works to break down boundaries between her diverse students and create a peaceful classroom environment. The film follows one class and shows how the students battle poverty, racism, segregation, death, and gangs in their daily lives. The character the reviewer liked most was the teacher, who saw her students' potential and bonded the different ethnic groups, unlike other teachers.