‘Freedom Writers’ Screening @ Meta-House Saturday
Mar 19th, 2009 by Jinja
You’ve heard my opinions about the book/ film, now Phnom Penh residents have the chance to see for themselves on the big screen:
SAT, 21/03, 6.30 PM FREEDOM WRITERS
With approximately 50,000 Cambodians, Long Beach is home to the second largest population of Cambodian immigrants outside Southeast Asia. Hilary Swank stars in this gripping story of inner city kids raised on drive-by shootings and hard-core attitude - and the teacher who gives them the one thing they need most: a voice of there own. Based on a true story – don’t miss this excellent Hollywood film (2007, 123 min). META HOUSE Street 264, #6 - Sangkat Chaktomuk, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia Fixed +855- (0)23 – 224 140, Mobil +855- (0) 12- 607 465 Homepage: www.meta-house.com, email: mesterharm@gmx.net
Earlier review http://jinja.apsara.org/2007/08/all-cliches-are-true/ Review Portal: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/freedom_writers/ The real story: http://www.freedomwritersfoundation.org I've got a spare copy of the original book (above) if anyone wants to borrow it. Tags: cambodia,cinema,film,khmer,education
Finally saw this movie and it was really tight!