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A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.

Erin Gruwell fights an uphill battle against a broken school system to reach students hardened by gang violence and systemic neglect. Her classroom transforms into a sanctuary where journaling becomes the only way for divided teenagers to find common ground.

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