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Freedom Writers
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There have been shots fired. |
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Total civil unrest is happening |
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Dozens of police |
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Dozens of police |
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Smoke reigned over the entire city. |
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We're telling anybody |
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There are 38 dead and more than... |
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The EMT are having |
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...where truck driver Reginald Denny |
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The city resembles a war zone. |
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Crowds gathered |
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...here in Hollywood, where |
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There have been 3,600 structural fires. |
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Thick, black smoke rising |
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in Hollywood, downtown, Compton, |
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In America, |
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a girl can be crowned a princess |
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for her beauty and her grace. |
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But an Aztec princess |
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Eva? |
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...to fight for her people, |
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against those who say |
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who say we are not equal in beauty |
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It was the first day of school, |
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and I was waiting for my father |
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Roberto! |
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Eva! |
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And I saw the war for the first time. |
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Eva! Eva! |
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Police! Open up! |
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They took my father for retaliation. |
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He was innocent, but they took him, |
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because he was respected |
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They called my people a gang |
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On your feet! |
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When I got my initiation |
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I became third generation. |
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They beat you so you won't break. |
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They are my family. |
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In Long Beach, it all comes down |
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If you're Latino or Asian or black, |
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you could get blasted any time |
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We fight each other for territory. |
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We kill each other over race, |
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We fight for what is ours. |
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They think they're winning |
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but soon they're all going down. |
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War has been declared. |
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- Here's your coffee. |
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I brought my lesson plans. |
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Yes, and these are the classes |
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Freshman English, four classes, |
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Some of them |
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One or two might be wearing ankle cuffs |
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And you see here, |
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And if you look at their scores, |
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and some of these, the books, |
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they're gonna be too difficult for them. |
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All right. |
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Also, for most of them to get here |
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it takes three buses, |
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My God. |
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So I wouldn't give them too much |
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You'll just be wasting a lot of time |
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All right. Thank you. |
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- You're from Newport Beach? |
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It's too bad you weren't here |
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We used to have one of the highest |
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but since voluntary integration |
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we've lost over 75º/º |
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Well, actually, I chose Wilson |
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I think what's happening here |
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My father was involved |
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And I remember when I was watching |
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I was thinking of going |
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And I thought, "God, by the time |
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"you're defending a kid in a courtroom, |
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I think the real fighting |
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Well, that's a very |
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well-thought-out phrase. |
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Erin, |
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I think you're a lovely, intelligent woman. |
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But you're a first-time teacher. |
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As head of this department, |
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you're capable of dealing |
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I am. |
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I know I have a lot to learn as a teacher, |
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I am, and I really want to be here. |
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- Those are lovely pearls. |
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I wouldn't wear them to class. |
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Honey? |
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What? |
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Do I look like a teacher? |
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Hey! |
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Hey, Chris, yo, what up? |
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- Hello. |
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Hey, yo, let's sit right here, man. |
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Hi. |
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Hey, girl, you wanna give me |
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My name is Erin Gruwell. |
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I give this bitch a week. |
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Hi. |
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Okay. Brandy Ross? |
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Gloria Munez. |
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Alejandro Santiago. |
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Andre Bryant. |
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Eva Benitez. |
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Eva, not Eva. |
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Eva. |
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I have to go to the bathroom. |
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- Okay, make sure that you take a... |
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Ben Samuels? |
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That white boy hoping |
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I gotta get out of here. |
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- Sindy Ngor. |
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Is that correct? |
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- Jamal Hill? |
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This whole ghetto-ass class |
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looking like a bad rerun of Cops |
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You know what I'm saying? It's true. |
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- Are you Jamal? |
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Well, for some reason |
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- Yeah, and that's some bullshit. |
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It means you're too dumb. |
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- Man, say it to my face, coz. |
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See what I mean? Dumb. |
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- Man, I know you ain't talking to me! |
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Look, homey, |
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Can you please sit back down? |
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Look, I got your spot on the team. |
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That's why you're over there |
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Please sit back in your seats. |
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Look, your spot is good as gone. I don't |
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coming to practice with them |
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You don't know nothing about me, coz! |
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Broke down my whole situation. |
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Jamal? |
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So, now you're in my face now, right? |
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Sit your punk ass down! |
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I will run that ass off the field. |
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Shut your ass up. What's up, homey? |
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I mean, what's up? |
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Excuse me, |
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So do something! Back up! |
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You touching me now? |
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Sit down, homeboy. Back up, |
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You gonna look at my face now, right? |
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You ain't taking nothing |
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I will run your ass off the field! |
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Boy, sit your ass back down. |
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Don't even worry about it, |
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Tell him. Sit his ass down. |
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Sit your ass down. |
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Thank you. Let him out of here, man. |
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Erin? |
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Erin, this is Brian Gelford. |
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He teaches Junior English |
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- Hi. Erin Gruwell. Nice to meet you. |
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- You saw a little action today, I hear. |
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Well, don't be discouraged. |
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You put your time in, in a few years, |
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They're a pleasure. |
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By then, most of your kids |
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- What do you mean? |
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Well, if I do my job, |
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- Right? |
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- Nice pearls. |
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If it was up to me, |
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My probation officer threatened me, |
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telling me it was either school |
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Dumbass. |
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He thinks that the problems |
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aren't going to touch me at Wilson. |
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My PO doesn't understand |
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and the city is just like a prison, |
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all of them divided into |
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There's Little Cambodia. |
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The Ghetto. |
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Wonder Bread Land. |
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And us, |
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That's just the way it is, |
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But soon enough, you have little |
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demanding respect they haven't earned. |
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It looks like this, one tribe drifting |
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without respect, |
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An outsider looking in |
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Something was coming. |
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Settle down. |
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Let's go over the first name |
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Homer's The Odyssey. |
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I know Homer the Simpson. |
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No, this Homer was an ancient Greek, |
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but maybe he was bald |
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Okay. |
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What's up? |
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Quietly, please. |
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Mrs. Gruwell, |
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Shut up! |
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Yeah, I saw you. |
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Jamal. Jamal. Get her backpack. |
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I didn't do nothing anyway! |
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- Jamal. Jamal. |
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Wait! Wait! Please, stay in your seats! |
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Slanty-eyed bitch! |
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Return to your classrooms. |
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Return to the classrooms immediately. |
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That's all you got? |
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Clear the school lawn |
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...classrooms, or you will be subject |
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You can best help yourself |
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and your school by returning |
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Please return to your classrooms. |
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Get up, bitch! |
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All students must return |
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Erin? |
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Erin. |
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Hey, baby. |
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You okay? |
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Come here. |
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Are you sure about this? |
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Well, it's not exactly how I pictured it. |
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Don't tell my dad. |
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Hopefully, he hasn't seen the news. |
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- So, how's work? |
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- I was asking your husband. |
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It's a good company. |
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I pretty much run |
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- I thought you were an architect. |
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And the money's good for now. |
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How much are you making, |
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If you know, why are you asking? |
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So, what's everybody gonna eat? |
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With your brains, |
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Instead, I worry all night |
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Can you hear what you're saying? |
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How many times have I listened to you |
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These gangs are criminals, |
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They said the same thing |
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I'll lay odds your kids don't even know |
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who Rap Brown |
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You're gonna waste your talents |
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who don't give a damn about education. |
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It breaks my heart. |
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I tell you the truth. |
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Well... |
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I'm sorry. I can't help that. |
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- You think this is good enough for her? |
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Look, Steve, |
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if Erin thinks she can teach these kids, |
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You telling her she can't |
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So he doesn't like your job. So what? |
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I don't know, it just does. |
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Just let me know |
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- I hate that we don't have our own sinks. |
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All right. Thank you. |
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I can't believe he brought up my salary. |
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What's happened to him? |
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He was like Atticus Finch to me |
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and now he's talking about salaries? |
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In fact, I think he needs an intervention. |
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Why isn't being a teacher |
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Honey, just calm down. |
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You know, except for marrying me, |
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you never seriously disappoint him. |
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He likes you. He just doesn't... |
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He just doesn't think |
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That's what fathers do. |
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Look, just, you know, stop worrying |
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You don't live in his house, |
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Or until we find one. |
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- Or until you build us one. |
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With extra sinks. |
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You're a teacher |
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I have this idea. |
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We're gonna be covering poetry. |
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It's 2Pac. |
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2Pac Shakur. Excuse me. |
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Really? I thought there'd be more fans. |
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I have the lyrics to this song printed out. |
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I want you to listen to this phrase |
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It's an example of an internal rhyme. |
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What he does is |
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"Man-child in the promised land |
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"Moms was the only one there |
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"And, no, I guess you didn't know |
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"You looking kinda pale, was it the ale? |
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"Where was the money that you said |
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"Talked on the phone |
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- Think we don't know 2Pac? |
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No, it's not that. |
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You have no idea |
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You ever been a teacher before? |
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And teacher gets nailed, y'all! |
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All right, Jamal, enough. |
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You know what? I want you to move |
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- What? |
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I am sick of these antics |
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Well, there you are. |
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I was wondering when |
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Switch with Ben. |
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- Come on. |
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- It'll be fine. |
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I'm not sitting near him. |
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I ain't going up there without my homey. |
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I'm not sitting back there alone! |
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- All right. |
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All right, you know what? |
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I want you all to move |
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You in the back, up here. |
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Come on. Let's go. Now! |
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Get your ass back to China, all of y'all. |
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- You're all little midget-ass punks. |
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Boo! |
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Get your ass to the back, boy. |
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Get off my desk. |
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So, everybody happy |
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Eva? |
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Where are you going? |
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Hey! Hey! |
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This is bull! Come on, man! What the... |
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What the hell? Damn! |
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I want my money back! |
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This shit took my damn money! |
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Look what you putting me through. Shit! |
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Learn to speak the damn language! |
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I want my money back! |
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I want my money back! |
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I want my money back! |
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Come on! Let's go! |
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Come on, come on, girl! Let's go! |
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Paco was scared. |
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In the car, he said, |
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"You can't go against your own people, |
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The same words |
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Only I saw Paco. |
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The others were turned away. |
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So when the police questioned me, |
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All right, everyone, we need to get |
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Principal Banning |
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in the light of last night's events. |
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I've spoken to the police. |
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As you might already know, |
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in last night's shooting |
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Grant Rice has been arrested |
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Ms. Gruwell, |
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apparently one of your students, |
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- Eva. |
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She's the prime witness in the case. |
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It is our policy not to discuss |
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- Thank you very much. |
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Hey, Tiny, check this out. |
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Hey. Hey! |
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Yes? |
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All right. |
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Gloria? |
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Please read the first sentence |
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Why me? |
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Because I know |
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Close the magazine. |
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"Odysseus had no sense of direction. " |
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Now, none of these sentences |
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I'd like you to rewrite these sentences |
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and spelling on page four |
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I don't have a page four. It got torn out. |
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Okay, why don't you just use |
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What's going on? |
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What is that? Give it to me. |
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- What is this? |
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You think this is funny? |
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Tito? |
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Would this be funny |
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It ain't. |
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Close the workbooks. |
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Maybe we should talk about art. |
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- Yeah, yeah. |
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You know something? |
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I saw a picture just like this once |
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Only it wasn't a black man, |
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And instead of the big lips, |
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like a rat's nose. |
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But he wasn't |
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this was a drawing of all Jews. |
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And these drawings |
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by the most famous gang in history. |
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That's us, dawg. |
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You think you know all about gangs? |
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You're amateurs. |
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This gang would put you all to shame. |
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And they started out poor and angry, |
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Until one man decided |
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an identity and somebody to blame. |
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You take over neighborhoods? |
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That's nothing compared to them. |
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And you wanna know how? |
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They just wiped out everybody else. |
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- Yeah. |
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Yeah, they wiped out |
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and everybody they blamed |
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And one of the ways they did it |
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See, they'd print pictures like this |
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Jewish people with big, long noses. |
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They'd also publish scientific evidence |
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that proved Jews and blacks |
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Jews and blacks |
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And because they were just like animals |
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it didn't really matter |
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In fact, life would be a whole lot better |
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That's how a holocaust happens. |
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And that's what you all think |
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You don't know nothing, homegirl. |
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No, I don't, Marcus! |
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I ain't explaining shit to you! |
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Do you even know how we live? |
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We was here first, man. |
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Just shut that shit up, homeboy. |
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All right! All right! All right! |
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So what you're saying is, |
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or the Cambodians or the blacks |
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if they weren't here, everything |
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Of course it'd be better! |
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Lt'd be better if you weren't here. |
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Right. Right. |
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It starts with a drawing like this, |
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and then some kid dies in a drive-by, |
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You don't know nothing! |
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You don't know the pain we feel. |
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You don't know what we got to do. |
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You got no respect for how we living. |
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You got us in here, |
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and then we got to go out there again. |
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And what are you telling me |
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What are you doing in here that makes |
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You don't feel respected. |
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Well, maybe you're not. |
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That's bullshit. |
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What? |
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Why should I give my respect to you? |
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'Cause you're a teacher? |
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I don't know you. |
| 00:33:03 |
How do I know |
| 00:33:05 |
How do I know you're not |
| 00:33:09 |
I'm not just gonna give you my respect |
| 00:33:12 |
White people always wanting their |
| 00:33:17 |
I'm a teacher. |
| 00:33:20 |
It's all about color. |
| 00:33:23 |
It's about people deciding |
| 00:33:26 |
about people wanting |
| 00:33:28 |
about whites thinking |
| 00:33:30 |
You see, I hate white people. |
| 00:33:34 |
- You hate me? |
| 00:33:35 |
- You don't know me. |
| 00:33:39 |
I saw white cops shoot my friend |
| 00:33:42 |
His pocket. |
| 00:33:44 |
I saw white cops break into my house |
| 00:33:47 |
and take my father for no reason |
| 00:33:50 |
Except because they can. |
| 00:33:54 |
And they can because they're white. |
| 00:33:59 |
So I hate white people on sight! |
| 00:34:06 |
Ben, do you have anything to say? |
| 00:34:08 |
Can I please get out of here? |
| 00:34:10 |
Lady, stop acting like you're trying |
| 00:34:13 |
and just do your little babysitting |
| 00:34:15 |
- That's all you think this is? |
| 00:34:17 |
When I look out in the world, |
| 00:34:19 |
I don't see nobody that looks like me |
| 00:34:21 |
unless they're rapping a lyric |
| 00:34:24 |
So what else you got in here for me? |
| 00:34:25 |
And what if you can't rap a lyric |
| 00:34:28 |
- It ain't this. I know that much. |
| 00:34:31 |
And you all think you're gonna make it |
| 00:34:35 |
I made it to high school. |
| 00:34:37 |
Lady, I'm lucky if I make it to 18. |
| 00:34:40 |
We're graduating every day we live, |
| 00:34:41 |
because we ain't afraid to die |
| 00:34:44 |
At least when you die for your own, |
| 00:34:48 |
That's right. |
| 00:34:49 |
So when you're dead, you'll get respect? |
| 00:34:52 |
- That's right. |
| 00:34:53 |
- Yeah. |
| 00:34:57 |
You know what's gonna happen |
| 00:35:01 |
You're gonna rot in the ground. |
| 00:35:03 |
And people are gonna go on living, |
| 00:35:08 |
And when you rot, |
| 00:35:11 |
do you think it's gonna matter |
| 00:35:17 |
You're dead. |
| 00:35:20 |
And nobody, |
| 00:35:25 |
because all you left behind |
| 00:35:47 |
You're raising your hand? |
| 00:35:51 |
That thing that you said before, |
| 00:35:54 |
- Holocaust, yes. |
| 00:36:01 |
Raise your hand if you know |
| 00:36:17 |
Raise your hand |
| 00:36:19 |
if anyone in this classroom |
| 00:37:28 |
What about this? |
| 00:37:31 |
No, they won't be able to read that. |
| 00:37:33 |
We can try. |
| 00:37:36 |
Look at their reading scores. |
| 00:37:38 |
And if I give your kids these books, |
| 00:37:40 |
If I do, they'll be damaged. |
| 00:37:42 |
What about these? Romeo and Juliet. |
| 00:37:46 |
No, not the books. |
| 00:37:50 |
It is Romeo and Juliet, |
| 00:37:53 |
But even these, |
| 00:37:55 |
See how torn up they are? |
| 00:37:59 |
Ms. Campbell? |
| 00:38:01 |
They know they get these |
| 00:38:02 |
because no one thinks |
| 00:38:04 |
Well, I don't have the budget |
| 00:38:06 |
when these kids don't return them. |
| 00:38:07 |
So, what do I do? |
| 00:38:09 |
Well, that's up to you, |
| 00:38:13 |
Is there someone else |
| 00:38:16 |
- Excuse me? |
| 00:38:20 |
I don't understand. |
| 00:38:21 |
Does the Long Beach Board of Ed agree |
| 00:38:23 |
that these books should just sit here |
| 00:38:25 |
Let me explain. |
| 00:38:28 |
It's called site-based instruction. |
| 00:38:31 |
It means that I and the principal |
| 00:38:34 |
to make these kinds of decisions |
| 00:38:37 |
who have bigger problems to solve. |
| 00:38:42 |
I'm sorry. |
| 00:38:45 |
I would never do that. I just... |
| 00:38:48 |
I don't know how to make them |
| 00:38:51 |
You can't make someone |
| 00:38:55 |
The best you can do is try to get them |
| 00:38:59 |
That would be a tremendous |
| 00:39:06 |
Since you know Margaret |
| 00:39:08 |
if I could just get |
| 00:39:11 |
I really think that the stories like |
| 00:39:16 |
That they'd be so great for them, |
| 00:39:18 |
and she doesn't seem to understand |
| 00:39:22 |
considering all that they face. |
| 00:39:23 |
Oh, of course. It's a universal story. |
| 00:39:26 |
I mean, Anne Frank, Rodney King, |
| 00:39:35 |
- Are you making fun of me? |
| 00:39:37 |
God, listen to what you're saying. |
| 00:39:39 |
How dare you compare them |
| 00:39:42 |
They don't hide. |
| 00:39:44 |
They drive around in the open |
| 00:39:46 |
I'm the one living in fear. |
| 00:39:50 |
And you blame these kids? |
| 00:39:52 |
This was an A-list school |
| 00:39:55 |
And look what they turned it into. |
| 00:39:58 |
I mean, does it make sense |
| 00:40:02 |
that kids who want |
| 00:40:04 |
because their high school gets turned |
| 00:40:07 |
Because kids who don't want to be here, |
| 00:40:09 |
are forced to be here |
| 00:40:11 |
by the geniuses |
| 00:40:15 |
Integration's a lie. |
| 00:40:16 |
Yeah, we teachers, we can't say that |
| 00:40:20 |
So, please, stop your cheerleading, |
| 00:40:23 |
You don't know the first thing |
| 00:40:26 |
And you're not qualified |
| 00:40:28 |
who have to survive this place. |
| 00:41:11 |
We're gonna play a game, all right? |
| 00:41:16 |
Look, you can either sit in your seats |
| 00:41:18 |
or you can play a game. |
| 00:41:20 |
Either way, |
| 00:41:21 |
Okay. This is called the Line Game. |
| 00:41:25 |
I'm gonna ask you a question. |
| 00:41:27 |
If that question applies to you, |
| 00:41:30 |
and then step back away |
| 00:41:33 |
- Easy, right? |
| 00:41:35 |
The first question, |
| 00:41:37 |
how many of you have |
| 00:41:48 |
Did you steal it? |
| 00:41:50 |
Okay, back away. |
| 00:41:55 |
Next question, |
| 00:41:56 |
how many of you have seen |
| 00:42:08 |
Okay. Next question. |
| 00:42:10 |
How many of you live in the projects? |
| 00:42:18 |
How many of you know someone, |
| 00:42:23 |
who was or is in juvenile hall or jail? |
| 00:42:30 |
How many of you have been |
| 00:42:32 |
or jail for any length of time? |
| 00:42:35 |
Detention don't count. |
| 00:42:40 |
Does a refugee camp count? |
| 00:42:42 |
You decide. |
| 00:42:59 |
How many of you know |
| 00:43:07 |
How many of you |
| 00:43:18 |
How many of you are gang members? |
| 00:43:22 |
- Nice try. |
| 00:43:25 |
Okay, that was a stupid question, |
| 00:43:28 |
Yeah. |
| 00:43:29 |
You're not allowed |
| 00:43:31 |
I apologize for asking. My badness. |
| 00:43:38 |
Okay, now I'm gonna ask you |
| 00:43:43 |
Stand on the line if you've lost |
| 00:44:13 |
Stay on the line if you've lost |
| 00:44:23 |
Three. |
| 00:44:38 |
Four or more. |
| 00:44:50 |
Okay, I'd like us to pay respect |
| 00:44:53 |
Wherever you are, |
| 00:45:04 |
James. |
| 00:45:10 |
Beatriz. |
| 00:45:22 |
Thank you all very much. |
| 00:45:25 |
Now, I have something for each of you. |
| 00:45:31 |
Everyone has their own story, |
| 00:45:33 |
and it's important for you |
| 00:45:38 |
So, what we're going to do is |
| 00:45:40 |
we're gonna write every day |
| 00:45:44 |
You can write about whatever you want, |
| 00:45:48 |
You can write it like a diary, |
| 00:45:52 |
songs, poems, any good thing, |
| 00:45:58 |
But you have to write every day. |
| 00:46:01 |
Keep a pen nearby. |
| 00:46:04 |
And they won't be graded. |
| 00:46:06 |
How can I give an A or a B |
| 00:46:10 |
And I will not read them |
| 00:46:13 |
I will need to see that you've made |
| 00:46:17 |
skim to see that you wrote that day. |
| 00:46:19 |
Now, if you want me to read it, I have... |
| 00:46:24 |
It has a lock on it. |
| 00:46:28 |
and you can leave your diary there |
| 00:46:31 |
I will lock this cabinet |
| 00:46:36 |
Okay? |
| 00:46:39 |
So, you can each come up, |
| 00:46:52 |
Whenever you're ready. |
| 00:47:18 |
Eva holds back, |
| 00:47:21 |
She's so stubborn. |
| 00:47:23 |
Who really surprised me was Brandy, |
| 00:47:25 |
but she was the first to step up |
| 00:47:28 |
Honey, here. Here, sit down. |
| 00:47:30 |
- It's all right. No, it's all right. |
| 00:47:31 |
I don't mind standing. |
| 00:47:34 |
- How much longer are you gonna be? |
| 00:47:37 |
- Want to help? |
| 00:47:39 |
- You're an architect. |
| 00:47:45 |
What's the matter? |
| 00:47:46 |
No, it's nothing. |
| 00:47:49 |
Well, it's just, you know, |
| 00:47:53 |
It just... |
| 00:47:54 |
I feel like |
| 00:47:56 |
other than your job, in like forever. |
| 00:47:59 |
I'm sorry. |
| 00:48:01 |
- Well, what's going on at work? |
| 00:48:03 |
I don't want to talk about that, either. |
| 00:48:05 |
I just want to hang out. |
| 00:48:10 |
And I want to be with my schoolteacher. |
| 00:48:19 |
I've always had this fantasy |
| 00:48:23 |
Well, I'm sorry I left |
| 00:48:27 |
Do all the other teachers |
| 00:48:30 |
I don't know. |
| 00:48:33 |
And the other teachers don't really |
| 00:48:35 |
- Honey, I don't want to think. |
| 00:48:37 |
- I just wanna... |
| 00:48:42 |
So, how much longer? |
| 00:48:45 |
Not long. Promise. |
| 00:48:51 |
Thank you so much for coming. |
| 00:48:54 |
- Great to see you. |
| 00:48:56 |
- Jim, thank you so much. |
| 00:48:58 |
I appreciate you guys coming |
| 00:49:00 |
Drive safe. |
| 00:49:43 |
In every war, there is an enemy. |
| 00:49:52 |
I watched my mother |
| 00:49:56 |
and watched as blood and tears |
| 00:50:00 |
I felt useless and scared |
| 00:50:02 |
I felt useless and scared |
| 00:50:05 |
Stay there, Brandy. Watch the kids! |
| 00:50:07 |
- Get my money! |
| 00:50:09 |
I can still feel the sting of the belt |
| 00:50:14 |
One time, he couldn't pay the rent. |
| 00:50:17 |
And that night he stopped us on |
| 00:50:20 |
He said, "Pick a spot. " |
| 00:50:34 |
Clive was my boy. |
| 00:50:38 |
We was like one fist, me and him, |
| 00:50:42 |
- That's heavy. |
| 00:50:46 |
That's the real shit right here. |
| 00:50:50 |
But we got to practice |
| 00:50:53 |
You shoot it, it... |
| 00:51:01 |
I sat there till the police came. |
| 00:51:05 |
But when they come, all they see |
| 00:51:10 |
They took me to juvenile hall. |
| 00:51:17 |
Inmates banging on the walls, |
| 00:51:19 |
throwing up their gang signs, yelling out |
| 00:51:23 |
I cried my first night. |
| 00:51:28 |
I spent the next few years |
| 00:51:31 |
Every day I'd worry, |
| 00:51:37 |
My brother taught me |
| 00:51:40 |
Do what you have to, |
| 00:51:44 |
Learn what colors to learn, |
| 00:51:46 |
You can stay on one corner, |
| 00:51:49 |
Learn to be quiet. |
| 00:51:51 |
If you look in my eyes, |
| 00:51:55 |
If you look at my smile, |
| 00:51:58 |
If you pull up my shirt, |
| 00:52:01 |
What did I do to make him so mad? |
| 00:52:04 |
At 16, I've seen more dead bodies |
| 00:52:08 |
Every time I step out my door, |
| 00:52:13 |
To the outside world, it's just another |
| 00:52:17 |
They don't know that he was my friend. |
| 00:52:19 |
During the war in Cambodia, |
| 00:52:21 |
the camp stripped away |
| 00:52:23 |
He sometimes tries |
| 00:52:26 |
I feel like I have to protect my family. |
| 00:52:28 |
I was having trouble deciding what |
| 00:52:33 |
I looked down to see |
| 00:52:35 |
had blood coming out of |
| 00:52:39 |
The next day, I pulled up my shirt |
| 00:52:42 |
I found in an alley by my house. |
| 00:52:44 |
I don't even know how this war started. |
| 00:52:47 |
It's just two sides |
| 00:52:50 |
Who cares about the history behind it? |
| 00:52:53 |
I am my father's daughter. |
| 00:52:55 |
And when they call me to testify, |
| 00:52:59 |
Nobody cares what I do. |
| 00:53:03 |
My friends are soldiers, not of war, |
| 00:53:07 |
They fight for their lives. |
| 00:53:09 |
I hate the cold feeling of a gun |
| 00:53:12 |
It makes me shiver. |
| 00:53:13 |
It's a crazy-ass life. |
| 00:53:17 |
Every time I jump somebody in |
| 00:53:18 |
and make someone a part of our gang, |
| 00:53:22 |
They give us their life, |
| 00:53:24 |
I've lost many friends |
| 00:53:29 |
To the soldiers and me, it's all worth it. |
| 00:53:32 |
Risk your life dodging bullets, |
| 00:53:37 |
It's all worth it. |
| 00:53:56 |
Rum and Coke. |
| 00:53:57 |
Oh, man. |
| 00:54:00 |
This is... |
| 00:54:01 |
Mr. Gruwell? Your table is ready. |
| 00:54:05 |
- Dad, I got them. |
| 00:54:08 |
Dad, I don't know what to do with this. |
| 00:54:11 |
I'm not a social worker. |
| 00:54:13 |
Thank you. |
| 00:54:14 |
These kids, they're 14, 15 years old, |
| 00:54:18 |
and if they make it through the day |
| 00:54:20 |
And I'm supposed to teach them? |
| 00:54:25 |
Listen to me. |
| 00:54:27 |
You're not responsible |
| 00:54:32 |
- Just do your job the best you can. |
| 00:54:35 |
The administration |
| 00:54:38 |
no books, no support. |
| 00:54:41 |
So, what should I do? |
| 00:54:46 |
Fulfill your obligation |
| 00:54:49 |
but line up another position. |
| 00:54:52 |
Success follows experience. |
| 00:54:55 |
So, get some more experience. |
| 00:54:59 |
But no matter what, |
| 00:55:04 |
If you're not right for this one, |
| 00:55:11 |
You're gonna sell bras |
| 00:55:13 |
Just part-time. |
| 00:55:14 |
I'm having a little trouble |
| 00:55:17 |
So, a little extra money |
| 00:55:19 |
to do what I want. |
| 00:55:20 |
And this way you can play tennis |
| 00:55:23 |
Okay, let me get my head around this. |
| 00:55:25 |
You're going to get an extra job |
| 00:55:28 |
It's just temporary. I promise. |
| 00:55:31 |
Once the kids' grades go up, |
| 00:55:34 |
And I get an employee's discount. |
| 00:55:37 |
- Want a new TV? |
| 00:55:54 |
Excuse me, if I wanted to order |
| 00:55:57 |
could I get some sort of a discount? |
| 00:56:03 |
- These books are brand new. |
| 00:56:06 |
Okay, guys, gals. Listen up. |
| 00:56:09 |
The only problem with this book is |
| 00:56:12 |
it's about a gang member |
| 00:56:14 |
so you may not be able to read it |
| 00:56:16 |
So, I'm going to try my best |
| 00:56:22 |
It's been a little difficult |
| 00:56:24 |
Up until recently, the only thing they |
| 00:56:28 |
Well, you united them and that's a step. |
| 00:56:33 |
What can I do for you? |
| 00:56:36 |
I want to do more with them, and I need |
| 00:56:41 |
You have to take this up with your |
| 00:56:44 |
I can't get involved |
| 00:56:46 |
My principal only listens |
| 00:56:48 |
And she's not very supportive. |
| 00:56:50 |
You'll have to find a way to deal with it. |
| 00:56:52 |
No, I'd rather just deal directly |
| 00:56:55 |
Ms. Gruwell, there's a system in place |
| 00:56:57 |
Based on years of running |
| 00:57:00 |
- You have to follow that system. |
| 00:57:05 |
Look, I'm just trying to do my job here. |
| 00:57:08 |
What's the point |
| 00:57:11 |
If the kids making it to high school |
| 00:57:14 |
I enforced that program. |
| 00:57:15 |
With all due respect, |
| 00:57:17 |
All that program is doing |
| 00:57:19 |
Until they're old enough to disappear. |
| 00:57:21 |
Look, I appreciate your intentions, |
| 00:57:22 |
But there's nothing I can do |
| 00:57:25 |
Dr. Cohn, why should they waste |
| 00:57:29 |
When they know |
| 00:57:32 |
We tell them, "Go to school. |
| 00:57:34 |
And then we say, "Well, they can't learn, |
| 00:57:39 |
I'm thinking trips. |
| 00:57:40 |
Most of them have never |
| 00:57:43 |
They haven't been given the opportunity |
| 00:57:46 |
To expand their thinking |
| 00:57:49 |
And they're hungry for it. I know it. |
| 00:57:50 |
And it's purely a reward system. |
| 00:57:52 |
They won't get anything |
| 00:57:54 |
By doing their work |
| 00:57:57 |
But if Ms. Campbell |
| 00:57:58 |
Because of budget restrictions, |
| 00:57:59 |
She's not gonna approve school trips. |
| 00:58:00 |
I'll raise the money. |
| 00:58:02 |
I just need to know |
| 00:58:05 |
See, I can't promise them anything |
| 00:58:07 |
It only proves what they already believe. |
| 00:58:12 |
All I'm saying is, Ms. Campbell |
| 00:58:19 |
You're a concierge at the Marriott? |
| 00:58:21 |
It's just weekends. |
| 00:58:22 |
You play tennis with Evan on Saturdays. |
| 00:58:24 |
And you can play golf |
| 00:58:26 |
You want me to play golf? |
| 00:58:27 |
And the bonus is I get employee rates |
| 00:58:30 |
On Marriott hotel rooms |
| 00:58:32 |
I've heard a lot of hyphenates, |
| 00:58:33 |
But a bra-selling-English-teacher- |
| 00:58:37 |
You told me your part-time job |
| 00:58:39 |
It is. I just don't know for how long. |
| 00:58:42 |
- What if I said no? |
| 00:58:47 |
- But I can make it work, Scott. |
| 00:58:49 |
You can do anything! |
| 00:58:52 |
It's just that I... You... |
| 00:58:55 |
You didn't even ask me. |
| 00:58:58 |
- I'm just trying to do my job, Scott. |
| 00:59:02 |
I don't understand, Erin. |
| 00:59:05 |
Scott, this is our time |
| 00:59:08 |
When we're young, |
| 00:59:11 |
Maybe this is the perfect time |
| 00:59:14 |
Get your architect's degree. |
| 00:59:16 |
Wouldn't that be great? |
| 00:59:21 |
What? |
| 00:59:24 |
Nothing. |
| 00:59:32 |
So, I'll call you with a list of venues. |
| 00:59:34 |
I've scheduled a PTA board meeting |
| 00:59:36 |
So, it should be no problem. |
| 00:59:37 |
- Thank you so much. |
| 00:59:39 |
I can't get involved |
| 00:59:39 |
My principal only listens |
| 00:59:40 |
And she's not very supportive. |
| 00:59:40 |
You'll have to find a way to deal with it. |
| 00:59:41 |
No, I'd rather just deal directly |
| 00:59:42 |
Ms. Gruwell, there's a system in place |
| 00:59:42 |
Based on years of running |
| 00:59:43 |
- You have to follow that system. |
| 00:59:44 |
Look, I'm just trying to do my job here. |
| 00:59:44 |
What's the point |
| 00:59:45 |
If the kids making it to high school |
| 00:59:46 |
I enforced that program. |
| 00:59:46 |
With all due respect, |
| 00:59:47 |
All that program is doing |
| 00:59:48 |
Until they're old enough to disappear. |
| 00:59:48 |
Look, I appreciate your intentions, |
| 00:59:49 |
But there's nothing I can do |
| 00:59:50 |
Dr. Cohn, why should they waste |
| 00:59:50 |
When they know |
| 00:59:51 |
We tell them, "Go to school. |
| 00:59:52 |
And then we say, "Well, they can't learn, |
| 00:59:53 |
I'm thinking trips. |
| 00:59:53 |
Most of them have never |
| 00:59:54 |
They haven't been given the opportunity |
| 00:59:54 |
To expand their thinking |
| 00:59:55 |
And they're hungry for it. I know it. |
| 00:59:56 |
And it's purely a reward system. |
| 00:59:56 |
They won't get anything |
| 00:59:57 |
By doing their work |
| 00:59:58 |
But if Ms. Campbell |
| 00:59:58 |
Because of budget restrictions, |
| 00:59:59 |
She's not gonna approve school trips. |
| 00:59:59 |
I'll raise the money. |
| 01:00:00 |
I just need to know |
| 01:00:00 |
See, I can't promise them anything |
| 01:00:01 |
It only proves what they already believe. |
| 01:00:02 |
All I'm saying is, Ms. Campbell |
| 01:00:02 |
You're a concierge at the Marriott? |
| 01:00:03 |
It's just weekends. |
| 01:00:03 |
You play tennis with Evan on Saturdays. |
| 01:00:04 |
And you can play golf |
| 01:00:05 |
You want me to play golf? |
| 01:00:05 |
And the bonus is I get employee rates |
| 01:00:06 |
On Marriott hotel rooms |
| 01:00:06 |
I've heard a lot of hyphenates, |
| 01:00:07 |
But a bra-selling-English-teacher- |
| 01:00:08 |
You told me your part-time job |
| 01:00:08 |
It is. I just don't know for how long. |
| 01:00:09 |
- What if I said no? |
| 01:00:10 |
- But I can make it work, Scott. |
| 01:00:10 |
You can do anything! |
| 01:00:11 |
It's just that I... You... |
| 01:00:12 |
You didn't even ask me. |
| 01:00:12 |
- I'm just trying to do my job, Scott. |
| 01:00:13 |
I don't understand, Erin. |
| 01:00:13 |
Scott, this is our time |
| 01:00:14 |
When we're young, |
| 01:00:15 |
Maybe this is the perfect time |
| 01:00:15 |
Get your architect's degree. |
| 01:00:16 |
Wouldn't that be great? |
| 01:00:16 |
What? |
| 01:00:17 |
Nothing. |
| 01:00:17 |
So, I'll call you with a list of venues. |
| 01:00:18 |
I've scheduled a PTA board meeting |
| 01:00:18 |
So, it should be no problem. |
| 01:00:19 |
- Thank you so much. |
| 01:00:19 |
- Lovely to see you, Paula. |
| 01:00:20 |
- Hi. |
| 01:00:20 |
Principal Banning received a call |
| 01:00:21 |
Apparently you're taking your students |
| 01:00:22 |
Yes, but it's over the weekend, |
| 01:00:23 |
I know how busy you are, |
| 01:00:23 |
And since I'm paying for it myself, |
| 01:00:24 |
I'll be right back. |
| 01:00:25 |
Oh, no. No, no, no. Erin? |
| 01:00:25 |
- Get back in the car. |
| 01:00:27 |
I'll get him. |
| 01:00:32 |
- What's his name? |
| 01:00:34 |
Andre. |
| 01:00:39 |
Since my pop split, my mom can't even |
| 01:00:44 |
And with my brother in jail, |
| 01:00:46 |
she looks at me and thinks |
| 01:00:49 |
She doesn't see me. |
| 01:00:51 |
She doesn't see me at all. |
| 01:00:58 |
I'm going out. |
| 01:01:05 |
- What up? |
| 01:01:06 |
Where you going? I need you. |
| 01:01:09 |
No, man, I can't now. |
| 01:01:12 |
Tonight. I'll do it tonight. |
| 01:01:13 |
I gotta go do something, |
| 01:01:17 |
Forget it, man, I'll get somebody else. |
| 01:01:19 |
I can't be waiting all day on you. |
| 01:01:22 |
Hey. |
| 01:01:24 |
Sorry about your brother, man. |
| 01:01:28 |
They won't get it. |
| 01:01:30 |
To who? Your brother? |
| 01:01:33 |
Hey. You Andre? |
| 01:01:47 |
- What up? |
| 01:01:54 |
- What? |
| 01:02:00 |
You, too, young lady. |
| 01:02:05 |
You kids ever been |
| 01:02:08 |
What? We went there last year |
| 01:02:18 |
Paris. |
| 01:02:24 |
It's good. |
| 01:02:25 |
I brought you something. |
| 01:02:31 |
It's a good book. I read it in school. |
| 01:02:34 |
It's about a gang kid, |
| 01:02:46 |
He told me what I had to say |
| 01:03:44 |
At the beginning of the tour, they give |
| 01:03:49 |
You could find out who they were |
| 01:03:52 |
And at the end of the tour, |
| 01:03:57 |
I got a little girl from Italy. |
| 01:04:13 |
Tito, your hat. |
| 01:04:45 |
Kristallnacht, they called it. |
| 01:04:49 |
Hundreds of synagogues |
| 01:04:51 |
More than 7,000 |
| 01:04:54 |
Over 100 Jews killed. |
| 01:05:09 |
A small center for children in Isieux |
| 01:05:15 |
Among the children deported that day |
| 01:05:18 |
was 11-year-old Liliane Berenstein, |
| 01:05:22 |
who, before leaving, |
| 01:05:32 |
My little boy died. |
| 01:05:37 |
I don't know why |
| 01:05:39 |
I've seen death all my life. |
| 01:05:41 |
But this little boy was only five. |
| 01:06:07 |
Ms. G had a beautiful dinner for us |
| 01:06:11 |
She invited real Holocaust survivors |
| 01:06:16 |
There was Elisabeth Mann. |
| 01:06:18 |
I had my parents, |
| 01:06:23 |
Gloria Ungar. |
| 01:06:25 |
If any of you have seen someone |
| 01:06:27 |
These were the lucky people. |
| 01:06:29 |
The people who, |
| 01:06:32 |
When they tattooed the people |
| 01:06:36 |
Not the others, |
| 01:06:40 |
So, we ran away, |
| 01:06:42 |
I was at that time |
| 01:06:45 |
Eddie llam. |
| 01:06:46 |
And where to go, I didn't know, |
| 01:06:48 |
But I remember one place |
| 01:06:52 |
So when I ran there, |
| 01:06:54 |
I was in the worst camp. |
| 01:06:57 |
And Renee Firestone. |
| 01:06:59 |
When I arrived, my parents were |
| 01:07:03 |
My little sister, |
| 01:07:07 |
Stayed with me for a little while. |
| 01:07:10 |
And then later on, |
| 01:07:13 |
She lost her whole family at the camps. |
| 01:07:17 |
She came to this country with $4 |
| 01:07:22 |
I'll never forget these people. |
| 01:07:24 |
And then she was killed |
| 01:07:27 |
I can't believe Ms. G did all of this |
| 01:07:37 |
Hi, honey, it's me. |
| 01:07:39 |
Look, we're still at the restaurant, |
| 01:07:42 |
We haven't even ordered dessert yet, |
| 01:07:44 |
and the kids are having |
| 01:07:46 |
You have to see them. |
| 01:07:48 |
If you get in soon, come by. |
| 01:07:52 |
Okay, I'll see you later. Love you. Bye. |
| 01:08:28 |
How many times |
| 01:08:30 |
Get your butt in here! |
| 01:09:05 |
So, you had all summer |
| 01:09:11 |
And you know, |
| 01:09:16 |
To begin with Victoria |
| 01:09:23 |
Victoria? |
| 01:09:25 |
Do I have a stamp |
| 01:09:27 |
"The National Spokesperson |
| 01:09:30 |
How the hell should I know the black |
| 01:09:33 |
That's it, if I don't change classes, |
| 01:09:37 |
Teachers treat me like |
| 01:09:39 |
for African-Americans. |
| 01:09:40 |
What? Black people learn how to read, |
| 01:09:42 |
and we all miraculously come |
| 01:09:45 |
At that point, I decided to check out |
| 01:09:49 |
- Good to see you, man. |
| 01:09:50 |
- How was your summer? |
| 01:09:57 |
You're still white, I see. |
| 01:10:00 |
Okay, everybody. Ready? |
| 01:10:02 |
- Hey, Ms. G. |
| 01:10:03 |
- Hi, Ms. G. |
| 01:10:14 |
Okay, guys, gals, listen up! |
| 01:10:17 |
I want each of you to step forward |
| 01:10:22 |
Which contain the four books |
| 01:10:25 |
All right! |
| 01:10:27 |
They're very special books, |
| 01:10:29 |
And they each remind me, |
| 01:10:37 |
But, before you take the books, |
| 01:10:41 |
I want you to take one of these glasses |
| 01:10:45 |
And I want each of you to make a toast. |
| 01:10:50 |
We're each gonna make |
| 01:10:54 |
And what that means is, |
| 01:10:59 |
Every voice that told you |
| 01:11:06 |
Every reason that tells you things |
| 01:11:13 |
And the person you were |
| 01:11:16 |
That person's turn is over. |
| 01:11:20 |
Okay? |
| 01:11:23 |
Okay, you ready to get |
| 01:11:30 |
- What? |
| 01:11:32 |
What's the dealio? |
| 01:11:41 |
Man, I've had boyfriends since I was, |
| 01:11:45 |
- I believe you. |
| 01:11:48 |
Okay, well, I was always the person |
| 01:11:52 |
That was gonna get pregnant |
| 01:11:56 |
Like my mom. |
| 01:12:01 |
Ain't gonna happen. |
| 01:12:03 |
Nobody ever listens to a teenager. |
| 01:12:06 |
Everybody thinks you should be happy |
| 01:12:10 |
They don't see the wars |
| 01:12:13 |
And one day, my war will end. |
| 01:12:16 |
And I will not die. |
| 01:12:19 |
And I will not tolerate abuse |
| 01:12:26 |
I am strong. |
| 01:12:27 |
My moms kicked me out |
| 01:12:32 |
But I'd like her to see me graduate. |
| 01:12:36 |
I'd like to be 18. |
| 01:12:42 |
Ms. G? |
| 01:12:45 |
That'd be great. |
| 01:12:51 |
Who is he? |
| 01:12:53 |
Man, he's been with us |
| 01:12:55 |
- What's his name? |
| 01:12:59 |
"This summer was the worst summer |
| 01:13:04 |
"It all started with a phone call. |
| 01:13:07 |
"My mother was crying and begging, |
| 01:13:10 |
"asking for more time as if she were |
| 01:13:16 |
"She held me as tight |
| 01:13:19 |
"Her tears hit my shirt like bullets |
| 01:13:25 |
"She kept apologizing to me. |
| 01:13:29 |
"'I should have asked for something |
| 01:13:33 |
"On the morning of the eviction, |
| 01:13:37 |
"The sheriff was there to do his job. |
| 01:13:40 |
"I looked up at the sky, |
| 01:13:45 |
"My mother has no family to lean on, |
| 01:13:50 |
"Why bother coming to school |
| 01:13:54 |
"The bus stops in front of the school. |
| 01:13:58 |
"I'm wearing clothes from last year, |
| 01:14:03 |
"I kept thinking I'd get laughed at. |
| 01:14:06 |
"Instead, I'm greeted |
| 01:14:08 |
"who were in my English class last year. |
| 01:14:11 |
"And it hits me, Mrs. Gruwell, |
| 01:14:14 |
"my crazy English teacher |
| 01:14:16 |
"is the only person |
| 01:14:20 |
"Talking with friends |
| 01:14:23 |
"I began to feel better. |
| 01:14:26 |
"I receive my schedule and the first |
| 01:14:31 |
"I walk into the room and feel as though |
| 01:14:34 |
"all the problems in life |
| 01:14:39 |
"I am home. " |
| 01:14:42 |
Yes, you are. |
| 01:15:04 |
But you're an honors student. |
| 01:15:06 |
If you transfer to Ms. Gruwell's class, |
| 01:15:08 |
Think how that will reflect |
| 01:15:10 |
It doesn't matter to me. |
| 01:15:14 |
Look, Ms. Campbell. |
| 01:15:16 |
When I first transferred to the school, |
| 01:15:20 |
But when I applied for advanced |
| 01:15:23 |
I was told it would be better for me |
| 01:15:26 |
Now, when I did get in, my teacher said, |
| 01:15:29 |
"Victoria, it's not every day one finds |
| 01:15:33 |
"in A. P. And honors courses. " |
| 01:15:37 |
And when I asked |
| 01:15:39 |
Why we don't read more |
| 01:15:42 |
"We don't read black literature |
| 01:15:44 |
"drugs, cussing and fornication!" |
| 01:15:49 |
I thought a simple "It's inappropriate" |
| 01:15:58 |
Erin can't do that! |
| 01:16:00 |
Distinguished Honor Students are mine. |
| 01:16:03 |
She's not allowed to teach them. |
| 01:16:05 |
The student requested it. |
| 01:16:07 |
And Gruwell has got Cohn |
| 01:16:11 |
What gets me is they're violent, they |
| 01:16:16 |
And in the end we make them special. |
| 01:16:21 |
I just don't see what that teaches them. |
| 01:16:24 |
Hi! Sorry I'm late. |
| 01:16:27 |
Did you eat? I'm ordering in. |
| 01:16:29 |
What question do you want me |
| 01:16:31 |
Did I eat or am I hungry? |
| 01:16:34 |
Something really cool happened today. |
| 01:16:38 |
- Congratulations. |
| 01:16:40 |
She actually requested my class. |
| 01:16:42 |
Can you teach an honors student? |
| 01:16:44 |
What do you mean? |
| 01:16:45 |
Well, I mean, you're used |
| 01:16:48 |
Can you teach somebody who's smart? |
| 01:16:51 |
Of course I can. |
| 01:16:52 |
Yeah, but it's not like you have, right? |
| 01:16:54 |
I mean, you don't really teach |
| 01:16:59 |
My kids' grades are up to B's. |
| 01:17:01 |
Yeah, but the point is, |
| 01:17:04 |
It's not like they're really learning |
| 01:17:06 |
Normal kids? Yes, they are. |
| 01:17:08 |
They're reading |
| 01:17:10 |
They're learning vocabulary, |
| 01:17:12 |
All right. Okay, I apologize. Sorry. |
| 01:17:16 |
Congratulations. |
| 01:17:25 |
What is wrong with you? |
| 01:17:27 |
You know, at Deb's party, |
| 01:17:29 |
That I was an architect |
| 01:17:31 |
I want you to stop that, all right? |
| 01:17:34 |
Fine. |
| 01:17:36 |
You're the one who said |
| 01:17:39 |
Yeah, four years ago, |
| 01:17:41 |
What, I'm gonna go back to school now |
| 01:17:42 |
For two years and intern for three? |
| 01:17:44 |
I'll be over 40. |
| 01:17:46 |
All right. I thought you still wanted it. |
| 01:17:48 |
It doesn't matter if I want it, Erin. |
| 01:17:54 |
Why not? |
| 01:18:05 |
"Writing in a diary is a really strange |
| 01:18:09 |
"I mean, not only because |
| 01:18:12 |
"but also because |
| 01:18:14 |
"neither I nor anyone else |
| 01:18:17 |
"in the musings |
| 01:18:19 |
"Terrible things are happening outside. |
| 01:18:21 |
"At any time of day, |
| 01:18:23 |
"poor helpless people |
| 01:18:25 |
"Families are torn apart. " |
| 01:18:26 |
"If only I can be myself, I'll be satisfied. |
| 01:18:29 |
"I know that I'm a woman |
| 01:18:31 |
"and a great deal of courage. |
| 01:18:33 |
"If God lets me live, |
| 01:18:37 |
"Anti-Jewish decrees followed |
| 01:18:40 |
"Jews must wear a yellow star. |
| 01:18:45 |
"Jews are banned from trams |
| 01:18:48 |
"Jews are forbidden to visit theaters, |
| 01:18:50 |
"cinemas and other places |
| 01:18:52 |
"Jews may not take part |
| 01:18:54 |
"Swimming baths, |
| 01:18:57 |
"and other sports grounds |
| 01:19:01 |
"I can't tell you how oppressive it is |
| 01:19:06 |
"Also, I'm very afraid |
| 01:19:12 |
"No one can keep out of the conflict. |
| 01:19:16 |
"And even though the Allies |
| 01:19:19 |
"the end is nowhere in sight. " |
| 01:19:23 |
Hi. |
| 01:19:25 |
When is Anne gonna smoke Hitler? |
| 01:19:28 |
- What? |
| 01:19:31 |
Eva, this is The Diary of Anne Frank, |
| 01:19:36 |
Keep reading. |
| 01:19:40 |
"We talked about |
| 01:19:43 |
"but we haven't yet touched upon |
| 01:19:46 |
"I still can't make heads |
| 01:19:49 |
"Is he superficial? |
| 01:19:51 |
"Or is it shyness that holds him back, |
| 01:20:00 |
- Are Anne and Peter gonna hook up? |
| 01:20:05 |
"It's utterly impossible for me |
| 01:20:08 |
"of chaos, suffering and death. |
| 01:20:11 |
"I see the world being |
| 01:20:15 |
"I feel the suffering of millions, |
| 01:20:19 |
"I somehow feel that everything |
| 01:20:28 |
- Eva, what's wrong? |
| 01:20:31 |
Why you didn't tell me she gets caught |
| 01:20:34 |
I hate you and I hate this book. |
| 01:20:36 |
Eva. |
| 01:20:37 |
If she dies, then what about me? |
| 01:20:43 |
- Anne Frank died, but she... |
| 01:20:46 |
That ain't supposed to happen |
| 01:20:48 |
- 'Cause it's true? |
| 01:20:50 |
You're talking around me. |
| 01:20:53 |
See, to me, she ain't dead at all. |
| 01:20:55 |
How many friends did you know |
| 01:20:58 |
Too many to count. |
| 01:20:59 |
How many have you read a book about? |
| 01:21:02 |
Have you seen them on TV |
| 01:21:05 |
That's why this story's dope. |
| 01:21:07 |
She was our age, man. |
| 01:21:09 |
Anne Frank understands our situation, |
| 01:21:12 |
And that Miep Gies lady, |
| 01:21:15 |
I like her. |
| 01:21:17 |
I got all these other books |
| 01:21:19 |
Wow. You used your library card? |
| 01:21:24 |
No. |
| 01:21:27 |
Okay, listen up. |
| 01:21:33 |
Instead of doing a book report on |
| 01:21:36 |
For our assignment I want you |
| 01:21:40 |
The woman who helped shelter |
| 01:21:43 |
She's still alive and she lives in Europe. |
| 01:21:46 |
In the letter, I want you to tell her |
| 01:21:49 |
Tell her about your own experiences. |
| 01:21:52 |
But I want the letters to be perfect, |
| 01:21:54 |
So be prepared to do more |
| 01:21:56 |
Is she gonna read the letters? |
| 01:21:58 |
Well, right now it's |
| 01:22:01 |
We should get her to read them. |
| 01:22:02 |
- Yeah, you can do that, right, Ms. G? |
| 01:22:05 |
Maybe we should get her |
| 01:22:07 |
Yeah, and have a big dinner again. |
| 01:22:10 |
Wait. Guys. |
| 01:22:15 |
Guys! Everyone! Listen! She's elderly! |
| 01:22:19 |
I don't know how to contact her. |
| 01:22:22 |
And it would be really expensive. |
| 01:22:24 |
We could raise the money. |
| 01:22:26 |
Ms. G? |
| 01:22:27 |
When Miep Gies come, |
| 01:22:51 |
Five. |
| 01:23:06 |
Hi, I'm trying to get the number |
| 01:23:07 |
For the Anne Frank Foundation |
| 01:24:25 |
Come in, Margaret. |
| 01:25:13 |
Ms. G sent our letters all the way |
| 01:25:16 |
to Miep Gies, herself. |
| 01:25:18 |
When Ms. G made up her mind |
| 01:25:20 |
there was no stopping her, |
| 01:25:30 |
And after we raised the money to bring |
| 01:25:36 |
But, damn, |
| 01:25:59 |
The bounty on a Jew was about $2. |
| 01:26:03 |
Someone desperate for money |
| 01:26:07 |
On August 4th, |
| 01:26:11 |
And a man pointed a gun at |
| 01:26:18 |
"Not one word. " |
| 01:26:21 |
And then they went straight upstairs |
| 01:26:24 |
I felt so helpless. |
| 01:26:26 |
I could hear Anne screaming, |
| 01:26:29 |
So, I ran back to my house. |
| 01:26:32 |
I looked for an earring |
| 01:26:35 |
Anything I could take back with me |
| 01:26:38 |
So I took this back with me, |
| 01:26:41 |
And the soldier there took out his gun |
| 01:26:46 |
And put it against my head. |
| 01:26:53 |
You could be shot for hiding a Jew |
| 01:26:58 |
So, another soldier |
| 01:27:02 |
He was Austrian, and so was I, |
| 01:27:06 |
But I had been adopted |
| 01:27:09 |
So, he told the soldier with the gun |
| 01:27:15 |
There isn't a day |
| 01:27:21 |
And I think about Anne Frank. |
| 01:27:27 |
Yes? |
| 01:27:36 |
I've never had a hero before. |
| 01:27:39 |
But you are my hero. |
| 01:27:41 |
Oh, no. No, no, young man, no. |
| 01:27:45 |
I am not a hero. No. |
| 01:27:48 |
I did what I had to do, |
| 01:27:55 |
That is all. |
| 01:27:58 |
You know, we are all ordinary people. |
| 01:28:02 |
But even an ordinary secretary |
| 01:28:10 |
Can, within their own small ways, |
| 01:28:18 |
In a dark room. |
| 01:28:21 |
Ja? |
| 01:28:26 |
I have read your letters, |
| 01:28:30 |
And your teacher has been telling me |
| 01:28:37 |
You are the heroes. |
| 01:28:41 |
You are heroes every day. |
| 01:28:51 |
Your faces are engraved in my heart. |
| 01:29:14 |
You hungry? |
| 01:29:20 |
You know what you're gonna say |
| 01:29:24 |
I know what I have to say. |
| 01:29:27 |
Yeah. |
| 01:29:29 |
- You know how that is. |
| 01:29:33 |
And that man that put your father |
| 01:29:35 |
He knew he was sending |
| 01:29:39 |
But, you know, |
| 01:29:42 |
He was just |
| 01:29:45 |
Protecting his own. |
| 01:29:53 |
What the hell does everybody |
| 01:30:23 |
Hey, Mama. Mama. |
| 01:30:30 |
What the hell are you doing here? |
| 01:30:39 |
I want to come home. |
| 01:30:43 |
I'm sorry. |
| 01:30:47 |
I want to change. I can't do it alone. |
| 01:30:52 |
I need you, Mama. |
| 01:30:55 |
I need you. |
| 01:31:35 |
And what time was that? |
| 01:31:37 |
I told you, 9:00, 9:30. |
| 01:31:40 |
And you had a clear view |
| 01:31:42 |
Grant Rice, in the store? |
| 01:31:45 |
I told you he was playing |
| 01:31:48 |
Then what happened? |
| 01:31:51 |
Well, he got all whacked |
| 01:31:53 |
And then he started shouting and all, |
| 01:31:57 |
He threatened everyone? |
| 01:32:01 |
No. The guy who ran the store. |
| 01:32:04 |
He wanted his money back |
| 01:32:06 |
And what did the store owner do? |
| 01:32:08 |
He shouted back. |
| 01:32:12 |
Then he, the defendant, knocked |
| 01:32:17 |
And then what happened? |
| 01:32:24 |
I saw... |
| 01:32:37 |
I saw... |
| 01:32:54 |
Paco did it. |
| 01:33:00 |
Paco killed the guy. |
| 01:34:27 |
My father won't talk to me anymore. |
| 01:34:32 |
And I have to lay low for a little while |
| 01:34:39 |
So I'm gonna be living with my aunt. |
| 01:34:43 |
See, my aunt lives even further away, |
| 01:34:50 |
So I was just wondering if I could, like, |
| 01:34:57 |
Stay here late with you |
| 01:34:59 |
Stay here late with you |
| 01:35:02 |
So I can get my homework done, |
| 01:35:09 |
You can stay as late as you want. |
| 01:35:14 |
And I can even drive you to your aunt's, |
| 01:35:21 |
Ms. G, let's not get nuts. |
| 01:35:59 |
I think I got your color. |
| 01:36:47 |
Just come by the concierge |
| 01:36:49 |
I'll have the directions for you. |
| 01:36:59 |
Stop! That's it! Now, now! Hey! |
| 01:37:05 |
You get an extra three seconds. Go! |
| 01:37:13 |
... enraged them and provoked them |
| 01:37:16 |
In 1961, an interracial civil rights group |
| 01:37:20 |
to challenge segregation. |
| 01:37:22 |
Blacks sat in the front, |
| 01:37:25 |
They were attacked, firebombed, |
| 01:37:29 |
In Montgomery, Alabama, Jim Zwerg |
| 01:37:34 |
knowing there was a mob |
| 01:37:36 |
He was almost beaten to death |
| 01:37:39 |
That kind of courage |
| 01:37:43 |
I was afraid of just being in this class, |
| 01:37:46 |
because I've always been the dumb kid |
| 01:37:50 |
But not anymore. |
| 01:37:52 |
And I must have some kind of courage, |
| 01:37:53 |
because I could have lied |
| 01:37:58 |
I stayed. |
| 01:38:00 |
Hi, I'm home! |
| 01:38:02 |
Sorry, it got late. I drove the kids home. |
| 01:38:07 |
You're never gonna believe |
| 01:38:11 |
I'm so tired. |
| 01:38:13 |
It's so cute, though. |
| 01:38:17 |
We have such a good time together. |
| 01:38:40 |
If you have another glass, |
| 01:38:43 |
Your bags are packed and you think |
| 01:38:50 |
Why are you doing this? |
| 01:38:52 |
Because I don't |
| 01:38:55 |
No. That's not it. |
| 01:38:59 |
I just... I feel like I'm living a life |
| 01:39:06 |
Erin, it's just... |
| 01:39:09 |
It's too hard. |
| 01:39:11 |
Your life is too hard? |
| 01:39:13 |
I think what you're doing is noble. |
| 01:39:17 |
And it's good. And I'm proud of you. |
| 01:39:21 |
I am. |
| 01:39:24 |
I just want to live my life |
| 01:39:28 |
- I'm not trying to make you feel bad. |
| 01:39:31 |
I didn't plan on becoming responsible |
| 01:39:34 |
- Well, who asked you to? |
| 01:39:36 |
They're not even your kids! |
| 01:39:37 |
Why do I have to be asked? Scott... |
| 01:39:45 |
I finally realized what I'm |
| 01:39:50 |
When I'm helping these kids |
| 01:39:56 |
Everything about my life |
| 01:40:02 |
How often does a person get that? |
| 01:40:08 |
- Then what do you need me for? |
| 01:40:12 |
Why can't you stand by me and be part |
| 01:40:17 |
Because I can't be your wife. |
| 01:40:26 |
I wish I could make that |
| 01:40:30 |
Erin? |
| 01:40:33 |
You know, |
| 01:40:37 |
And the class, |
| 01:40:41 |
Who would you pick? |
| 01:40:44 |
If you love me, |
| 01:40:49 |
Erin, look at me. |
| 01:40:54 |
This is all there's ever been to me. |
| 01:40:56 |
This is it. I'm not one of those kids. |
| 01:41:02 |
See? You don't want to be here either, |
| 01:41:04 |
'cause if you did, would you be |
| 01:41:09 |
That's not true. I want to be here. |
| 01:41:15 |
You love the idea of me. |
| 01:41:22 |
But it's such a great idea. |
| 01:41:28 |
I know. |
| 01:41:57 |
Dad? Hi. |
| 01:42:02 |
You know, I was actually trying |
| 01:42:05 |
And I automatically dialed you. I'm sorry. |
| 01:42:07 |
Look, I'm gonna call you tomorrow, |
| 01:42:10 |
I need to make this call. I love you. |
| 01:42:26 |
Ms. G made us read Twelve Angry Men. |
| 01:42:29 |
It's all about how this one juror |
| 01:42:33 |
It made me feel hopeful. |
| 01:42:35 |
At 2:00 today, my brother |
| 01:42:38 |
No O. J. Dream Team, |
| 01:42:41 |
who probably thought |
| 01:42:43 |
And I realized Twelve Angry Men |
| 01:42:47 |
My brother got 15 years to life. |
| 01:42:50 |
Justice don't mean |
| 01:42:53 |
It just means somebody |
| 01:43:01 |
So, you got time now? |
| 01:43:09 |
Anyone know where Andre's been? |
| 01:43:11 |
I haven't seen him on the bus. |
| 01:43:12 |
Yeah, I haven't talked to him either. |
| 01:43:23 |
Ms. G? |
| 01:43:25 |
Are we gonna have |
| 01:43:27 |
I don't know. |
| 01:43:32 |
What do you mean? |
| 01:43:33 |
Well, I teach freshman |
| 01:43:36 |
You mean, |
| 01:43:42 |
Well, I... |
| 01:43:45 |
I don't teach juniors. |
| 01:43:50 |
What? What are you talking about? |
| 01:43:53 |
You don't wanna be our teacher |
| 01:43:55 |
Of course I do. I can't. |
| 01:43:57 |
- Why not? |
| 01:44:00 |
It's regulations. |
| 01:44:05 |
Ms. G hasn't been here long enough |
| 01:44:07 |
Who cares about seniority? |
| 01:44:09 |
Shit! They can't do that! |
| 01:44:14 |
- Ms. G, this is our kick-it spot. |
| 01:44:16 |
Everybody's cool with everybody. |
| 01:44:20 |
This is the only place |
| 01:44:24 |
There's no place like this |
| 01:44:26 |
That's true. |
| 01:44:28 |
I'm not allowed |
| 01:44:30 |
You're not allowed? |
| 01:44:33 |
Ms. G, we can fight this, you know, |
| 01:44:37 |
Yeah, yeah, |
| 01:44:39 |
Only this time, they try and bust us up, |
| 01:44:41 |
We bust a few of them |
| 01:44:44 |
Marcus. |
| 01:44:45 |
Or we can go to the newspapers, |
| 01:44:49 |
Or we can paint |
| 01:44:50 |
With the word "assholes" |
| 01:44:54 |
Hey, it's something. We can do this. |
| 01:45:02 |
What? |
| 01:45:03 |
These are my books, not Scott's. |
| 01:45:06 |
Honey, take a break. |
| 01:45:12 |
Sit down. |
| 01:45:17 |
I can't believe I'm getting divorced. |
| 01:45:21 |
I never thought this would happen. |
| 01:45:27 |
What do I do now? |
| 01:45:30 |
Next year, I won't even have my kids. |
| 01:45:33 |
You think you should stay with them? |
| 01:45:36 |
Or is it better they move on? |
| 01:45:39 |
I don't know. |
| 01:45:44 |
It's just a job, like you said. |
| 01:45:47 |
Yeah, it is. |
| 01:45:49 |
But is the job finished? |
| 01:45:54 |
Listen to me now. |
| 01:45:55 |
What you've done with those kids... |
| 01:46:00 |
I don't even have words for it. |
| 01:46:04 |
But one thing's for sure, |
| 01:46:11 |
Special. |
| 01:46:13 |
You have been blessed with a burden, |
| 01:46:20 |
And I envy you that. |
| 01:46:24 |
And I admire you. |
| 01:46:29 |
And how many fathers ever get |
| 01:46:33 |
And really mean it? |
| 01:46:38 |
What she is suggesting |
| 01:46:42 |
She may not move on with her students |
| 01:46:45 |
She's only been here two years. |
| 01:46:47 |
There are teachers here |
| 01:46:49 |
Who have worked and committed |
| 01:46:52 |
To attain a position of seniority. |
| 01:46:54 |
Not to mention their experience |
| 01:46:58 |
The Distinguished Scholars Program |
| 01:47:01 |
I don't want to replace |
| 01:47:04 |
I just want to stay |
| 01:47:06 |
She can't. I have the juniors. |
| 01:47:08 |
The Board of Education |
| 01:47:10 |
Teaching rotations will be disrupted, |
| 01:47:12 |
Retirement schedules |
| 01:47:14 |
Disrespecting teachers |
| 01:47:18 |
And who focus on the classroom, |
| 01:47:20 |
Not on public relations |
| 01:47:23 |
I didn't ask for those articles |
| 01:47:25 |
She's in the middle of a divorce. |
| 01:47:27 |
Note, they stay late in her class, |
| 01:47:30 |
All right, let's all just take a breath here. |
| 01:47:34 |
Now I had hoped |
| 01:47:36 |
Maybe come to some kind |
| 01:47:38 |
- There is no arrangement... |
| 01:47:41 |
Carl, look. |
| 01:47:44 |
Putting aside all obvious resentments |
| 01:47:47 |
Even if an arrangement were made |
| 01:47:48 |
And she could teach them as juniors, |
| 01:47:52 |
In the curriculum for her to teach. |
| 01:47:55 |
Unless Brian trades one of his |
| 01:47:59 |
No. |
| 01:48:02 |
Then there's nothing I can do. |
| 01:48:08 |
So that's it? |
| 01:48:10 |
Believe it or not, Ms. Gruwell, |
| 01:48:12 |
There are other capable teachers |
| 01:48:15 |
If you've made the progress |
| 01:48:17 |
Your students should be ready |
| 01:48:19 |
They might even gain something |
| 01:48:21 |
You can't teach them. |
| 01:48:25 |
What does that have to do |
| 01:48:27 |
I've been an educator for over 30 years. |
| 01:48:30 |
I have students that still remain |
| 01:48:31 |
I know what it is to be loved |
| 01:48:34 |
You have no idea |
| 01:48:37 |
Fighting to be a better teacher, |
| 01:48:39 |
And now, what, suddenly I'm incapable |
| 01:48:42 |
You know, if they move on |
| 01:48:45 |
It'll be because they weren't prepared! |
| 01:48:47 |
Lt'll be because you failed, not them! |
| 01:49:09 |
Andre? Wait a minute before you go in. |
| 01:49:25 |
I heard about your brother's conviction. |
| 01:49:27 |
Is that why you've missed class |
| 01:49:29 |
I had things to do. |
| 01:49:34 |
About this. |
| 01:49:37 |
The evaluation assignment |
| 01:49:38 |
Was to grade yourself |
| 01:49:40 |
You gave yourself an F. |
| 01:49:42 |
- It's what I feel I deserve. That's all. |
| 01:49:47 |
You know what this is? |
| 01:49:49 |
This is a "Fuck you" to me, |
| 01:49:53 |
I don't want excuses. |
| 01:49:57 |
We're all of us up against something. |
| 01:50:00 |
So you better make up your mind, |
| 01:50:04 |
To look me straight in the eye |
| 01:50:07 |
I am not letting you fail, |
| 01:50:08 |
Even if that means coming |
| 01:50:10 |
Until you finish the work. |
| 01:50:12 |
I see who you are. |
| 01:50:14 |
Do you understand me? |
| 01:50:18 |
I can see you. |
| 01:50:21 |
And you are not failing. |
| 01:50:27 |
So, take a minute. |
| 01:50:32 |
I want a new evaluation. |
| 01:50:39 |
An F. What, are you tripping? |
| 01:50:48 |
I want you all to know that |
| 01:50:54 |
But it's been decided we can't continue |
| 01:50:57 |
- What? |
| 01:51:00 |
You... Wait. |
| 01:51:03 |
Wait. Guys. Everyone. |
| 01:51:06 |
No! That don't fly, Ma! |
| 01:51:10 |
Look, first of all, |
| 01:51:14 |
No, it doesn't mean mother. |
| 01:51:17 |
It's a sign of respect for you. |
| 01:51:33 |
Listen to me. |
| 01:51:35 |
All of you. |
| 01:51:37 |
Don't use me as another excuse |
| 01:51:43 |
You made it to your junior year. |
| 01:51:48 |
Think about how you did that. |
| 01:51:52 |
Everyone in this room |
| 01:51:56 |
For some, |
| 01:51:59 |
The first with a choice to go to college. |
| 01:52:03 |
Some may move faster than others. |
| 01:52:07 |
But you'll each have the chance. |
| 01:52:11 |
And you did that. Not me. |
| 01:52:21 |
Now, I have one |
| 01:52:26 |
Final project in mind. |
| 01:52:28 |
- Ms. G. |
| 01:52:32 |
Ms. G wanted us to put our diaries |
| 01:52:38 |
She got this businessman, John Tu, |
| 01:52:40 |
to donate 35 computers |
| 01:52:48 |
She told us we have something |
| 01:52:51 |
We weren't just kids |
| 01:52:53 |
We weren't just kids |
| 01:52:54 |
We were writers with our own voices, |
| 01:52:58 |
And even if nobody else read it, |
| 01:53:00 |
the book would be something |
| 01:53:04 |
this is what happened, we mattered. |
| 01:53:08 |
Even if it was just to each other. |
| 01:53:14 |
Ms. G didn't promise |
| 01:53:16 |
but we could get it out there ourselves. |
| 01:53:20 |
She asked us to come up with a title, |
| 01:53:23 |
something to call ourselves. |
| 01:53:42 |
I just received a call |
| 01:53:44 |
At the Board of Education. |
| 01:53:46 |
There's to be a meeting |
| 01:53:48 |
- Do you know anything about this? |
| 01:53:59 |
These students, this class, |
| 01:54:05 |
To who? To you? |
| 01:54:08 |
To each other. |
| 01:54:10 |
Room 203 is a kind of a home for them. |
| 01:54:14 |
Their trust is all wrapped up |
| 01:54:18 |
Once they're out of her class, |
| 01:54:19 |
Believe me they'll slip back |
| 01:54:21 |
Their reading scores, their writing |
| 01:54:26 |
On paper. But what has |
| 01:54:29 |
What about new students |
| 01:54:31 |
Can she repeat |
| 01:54:33 |
Her methods are impractical, |
| 01:54:34 |
Impossible to implement with regularity. |
| 01:54:37 |
What if every teacher |
| 01:54:40 |
We have millions of children |
| 01:54:42 |
To get through the education system |
| 01:54:44 |
And we need a means |
| 01:54:45 |
Which allows as many students |
| 01:54:48 |
Not just special cases. |
| 01:54:52 |
And you honestly think you can create |
| 01:54:55 |
For every grade, |
| 01:55:03 |
I don't know. |
| 01:55:11 |
Thank you. |
| 01:55:32 |
Hey, there go Ms. G. |
| 01:55:44 |
What happened? |
| 01:55:46 |
So? Are we gonna be together |
| 01:55:56 |
No. |
| 01:55:58 |
- What? |
| 01:56:05 |
We're gonna be together junior |
| 01:56:10 |
Yes! |
| 01:56:13 |
I can't get involved |
| 01:56:15 |
My principal only listens |
| 01:56:18 |
And she's not very supportive. |
| 01:56:20 |
You'll have to find a way to deal with it. |
| 01:56:22 |
No, I'd rather just deal directly |
| 01:56:25 |
Ms. Gruwell, there's a system in place |
| 01:56:27 |
Based on years of running |
| 01:56:30 |
- You have to follow that system. |
| 01:56:34 |
Look, I'm just trying to do my job here. |
| 01:56:37 |
What's the point |
| 01:56:40 |
If the kids making it to high school |
| 01:56:43 |
I enforced that program. |
| 01:56:45 |
With all due respect, |
| 01:56:46 |
All that program is doing |
| 01:56:48 |
Until they're old enough to disappear. |
| 01:56:50 |
Look, I appreciate your intentions, |
| 01:56:52 |
But there's nothing I can do |
| 01:56:54 |
Dr. Cohn, why should they waste |
| 01:56:58 |
When they know |
| 01:57:01 |
We tell them, "Go to school. |
| 01:57:04 |
And then we say, "Well, they can't learn, |
| 01:57:08 |
I'm thinking trips. |
| 01:57:10 |
Most of them have never |
| 01:57:13 |
They haven't been given the opportunity |
| 01:57:15 |
To expand their thinking |
| 01:57:18 |
And they're hungry for it. I know it. |
| 01:57:19 |
And it's purely a reward system. |
| 01:57:22 |
They won't get anything |
| 01:57:24 |
By doing their work |
| 01:57:26 |
But if Ms. Campbell |
| 01:57:27 |
Because of budget restrictions, |
| 01:57:29 |
She's not gonna approve school trips. |
| 01:57:30 |
I'll raise the money. |
| 01:57:31 |
I just need to know |
| 01:57:34 |
See, I can't promise them anything |
| 01:57:37 |
It only proves what they already believe. |
| 01:57:41 |
All I'm saying is, Ms. Campbell |
| 01:57:48 |
You're a concierge at the Marriott? |
| 01:57:50 |
It's just weekends. |
| 01:57:51 |
You play tennis with Evan on Saturdays. |
| 01:57:53 |
And you can play golf |
| 01:57:55 |
You want me to play golf? |
| 01:57:57 |
And the bonus is I get employee rates |
| 01:57:59 |
On Marriott hotel rooms |
| 01:58:01 |
I've heard a lot of hyphenates, |
| 01:58:03 |
But a bra-selling-English-teacher- |
| 01:58:06 |
You told me your part-time job |
| 01:58:09 |
It is. I just don't know for how long. |
| 01:58:12 |
- What if I said no? |
| 01:58:16 |
- But I can make it work, Scott. |
| 01:58:18 |
You can do anything! |
| 01:58:21 |
It's just that I... You... |
| 01:58:25 |
You didn't even ask me. |
| 01:58:28 |
- I'm just trying to do my job, Scott. |
| 01:58:32 |
I don't understand, Erin. |
| 01:58:35 |
Scott, this is our time |
| 01:58:37 |
When we're young, |
| 01:58:41 |
Maybe this is the perfect time |
| 01:58:43 |
Get your architect's degree. |
| 01:58:45 |
Wouldn't that be great? |
| 01:58:50 |
What? |
| 01:58:53 |
Nothing. |
| 01:59:01 |
So, I'll call you with a list of venues. |
| 01:59:03 |
I've scheduled a PTA board meeting |
| 01:59:06 |
So, it should be no problem. |
| 01:59:07 |
- Thank you so much. |
| 01:59:08 |
I can't get involved |
| 01:59:09 |
My principal only listens |
| 01:59:09 |
And she's not very supportive. |
| 01:59:10 |
You'll have to find a way to deal with it. |
| 01:59:10 |
No, I'd rather just deal directly |
| 01:59:11 |
Ms. Gruwell, there's a system in place |
| 01:59:12 |
Based on years of running |
| 01:59:12 |
- You have to follow that system. |
| 01:59:13 |
Look, I'm just trying to do my job here. |
| 01:59:14 |
What's the point |
| 01:59:15 |
If the kids making it to high school |
| 01:59:15 |
I enforced that program. |
| 01:59:16 |
With all due respect, |
| 01:59:16 |
All that program is doing |
| 01:59:17 |
Until they're old enough to disappear. |
| 01:59:18 |
Look, I appreciate your intentions, |
| 01:59:18 |
But there's nothing I can do |
| 01:59:19 |
Dr. Cohn, why should they waste |
| 01:59:20 |
When they know |
| 01:59:20 |
We tell them, "Go to school. |
| 01:59:21 |
And then we say, "Well, they can't learn, |
| 01:59:22 |
I'm thinking trips. |
| 01:59:22 |
Most of them have never |
| 01:59:23 |
They haven't been given the opportunity |
| 01:59:24 |
To expand their thinking |
| 01:59:25 |
And they're hungry for it. I know it. |
| 01:59:25 |
And it's purely a reward system. |
| 01:59:26 |
They won't get anything |
| 01:59:26 |
By doing their work |
| 01:59:27 |
But if Ms. Campbell |
| 01:59:28 |
Because of budget restrictions, |
| 01:59:28 |
She's not gonna approve school trips. |
| 01:59:29 |
I'll raise the money. |
| 01:59:29 |
I just need to know |
| 01:59:30 |
See, I can't promise them anything |
| 01:59:30 |
It only proves what they already believe. |
| 01:59:31 |
All I'm saying is, Ms. Campbell |
| 01:59:32 |
You're a concierge at the Marriott? |
| 01:59:32 |
It's just weekends. |
| 01:59:33 |
You play tennis with Evan on Saturdays. |
| 01:59:33 |
And you can play golf |
| 01:59:34 |
You want me to play golf? |
| 01:59:35 |
And the bonus is I get employee rates |
| 01:59:35 |
On Marriott hotel rooms |
| 01:59:36 |
I've heard a lot of hyphenates, |
| 01:59:36 |
But a bra-selling-English-teacher- |
| 01:59:37 |
You told me your part-time job |
| 01:59:38 |
It is. I just don't know for how long. |
| 01:59:38 |
- What if I said no? |
| 01:59:39 |
- But I can make it work, Scott. |
| 01:59:40 |
You can do anything! |
| 01:59:40 |
It's just that I... You... |
| 01:59:41 |
You didn't even ask me. |
| 01:59:41 |
- I'm just trying to do my job, Scott. |
| 01:59:42 |
I don't understand, Erin. |
| 01:59:43 |
Scott, this is our time |
| 01:59:43 |
When we're young, |
| 01:59:44 |
Maybe this is the perfect time |
| 01:59:45 |
Get your architect's degree. |
| 01:59:45 |
Wouldn't that be great? |
| 01:59:46 |
What? |
| 01:59:46 |
Nothing. |
| 01:59:46 |
So, I'll call you with a list of venues. |
| 01:59:47 |
I've scheduled a PTA board meeting |
| 01:59:48 |
So, it should be no problem. |
| 01:59:48 |
- Thank you so much. |
| 01:59:49 |
- Lovely to see you, Paula. |
| 01:59:49 |
- Hi. |
| 01:59:50 |
Principal Banning received a call |
| 01:59:51 |
Apparently you're taking your students |
| 01:59:51 |
Yes, but it's over the weekend, |
| 01:59:52 |
I know how busy you are, |
| 01:59:53 |
And since I'm paying for it myself, |
| 01:59:54 |
I'll be right back. |
| 01:59:54 |
Oh, no. No, no, no. Erin? |
| 01:59:54 |
- Get back in the car. |
| 01:59:56 |
I'll get him. |
| 02:00:01 |
- What's his name? |
| 02:00:04 |
Andre. |
| 02:00:09 |
Since my pop split, my mom can't even |
| 02:00:13 |
And with my brother in jail, |
| 02:00:15 |
she looks at me and thinks |
| 02:00:19 |
She doesn't see me. |
| 02:00:21 |
She doesn't see me at all. |
| 02:00:28 |
I'm going out. |
| 02:00:34 |
- What up? |
| 02:00:36 |
Where you going? I need you. |
| 02:00:38 |
No, man, I can't now. |
| 02:00:41 |
Tonight. I'll do it tonight. |
| 02:00:43 |
I gotta go do something, |
| 02:00:46 |
Forget it, man, I'll get somebody else. |
| 02:00:48 |
I can't be waiting all day on you. |
| 02:00:51 |
Hey. |
| 02:00:53 |
Sorry about your brother, man. |
| 02:00:57 |
They won't get it. |
| 02:01:00 |
To who? Your brother? |
| 02:01:03 |
Hey. You Andre? |
| 02:01:16 |
- What up? |
| 02:01:24 |
- What? |
| 02:01:30 |
You, too, young lady. |
| 02:01:35 |
You kids ever been |
| 02:01:38 |
What? We went there last year |
| 02:01:47 |
Paris. |
| 02:01:53 |
It's good. |
| 02:01:55 |
I brought you something. |
| 02:02:00 |
It's a good book. I read it in school. |
| 02:02:03 |
It's about a gang kid, |
| 02:02:15 |
He told me what I had to say |
| 02:03:14 |
At the beginning of the tour, they give |
| 02:03:18 |
You could find out who they were |
| 02:03:21 |
And at the end of the tour, |
| 02:03:26 |
I got a little girl from Italy. |
| 02:03:43 |
Tito, your hat. |
| 02:04:15 |
Kristallnacht, they called it. |
| 02:04:18 |
Hundreds of synagogues |
| 02:04:21 |
More than 7,000 |
| 02:04:24 |
Over 100 Jews killed. |
| 02:04:39 |
A small center for children in Isieux |
| 02:04:45 |
Among the children deported that day |
| 02:04:48 |
was 11-year-old Liliane Berenstein, |
| 02:04:51 |
who, before leaving, |
| 02:05:01 |
My little boy died. |
| 02:05:06 |
I don't know why |
| 02:05:08 |
I've seen death all my life. |
| 02:05:11 |
But this little boy was only five. |
| 02:05:36 |
Ms. G had a beautiful dinner for us |
| 02:05:41 |
She invited real Holocaust survivors |
| 02:05:46 |
There was Elisabeth Mann. |
| 02:05:48 |
I had my parents, |
| 02:05:52 |
Gloria Ungar. |
| 02:05:54 |
If any of you have seen someone |
| 02:05:57 |
These were the lucky people. |
| 02:05:59 |
The people who, |
| 02:06:01 |
When they tattooed the people |
| 02:06:05 |
Not the others, |
| 02:06:09 |
So, we ran away, |
| 02:06:11 |
I was at that time |
| 02:06:14 |
Eddie llam. |
| 02:06:15 |
And where to go, I didn't know, |
| 02:06:17 |
But I remember one place |
| 02:06:21 |
So when I ran there, |
| 02:06:23 |
I was in the worst camp. |
| 02:06:27 |
And Renee Firestone. |
| 02:06:28 |
When I arrived, my parents were |
| 02:06:33 |
My little sister, |
| 02:06:36 |
Stayed with me for a little while. |
| 02:06:39 |
And then later on, |
| 02:06:43 |
She lost her whole family at the camps. |
| 02:06:46 |
She came to this country with $4 |
| 02:06:51 |
I'll never forget these people. |
| 02:06:53 |
And then she was killed |
| 02:06:56 |
I can't believe Ms. G did all of this |
| 02:07:07 |
Hi, honey, it's me. |
| 02:07:09 |
Look, we're still at the restaurant, |
| 02:07:11 |
We haven't even ordered dessert yet, |
| 02:07:13 |
and the kids are having |
| 02:07:15 |
You have to see them. |
| 02:07:17 |
If you get in soon, come by. |
| 02:07:22 |
Okay, I'll see you later. Love you. Bye. |
| 02:07:58 |
How many times |
| 02:08:00 |
Get your butt in here! |
| 02:08:34 |
So, you had all summer |
| 02:08:41 |
And you know, |
| 02:08:45 |
To begin with Victoria |
| 02:08:52 |
Victoria? |
| 02:08:54 |
Do I have a stamp |
| 02:08:56 |
"The National Spokesperson |
| 02:08:59 |
How the hell should I know the black |
| 02:09:03 |
That's it, if I don't change classes, |
| 02:09:06 |
Teachers treat me like |
| 02:09:08 |
for African-Americans. |
| 02:09:10 |
What? Black people learn how to read, |
| 02:09:12 |
and we all miraculously come |
| 02:09:14 |
At that point, I decided to check out |
| 02:09:18 |
- Good to see you, man. |
| 02:09:20 |
- How was your summer? |
| 02:09:26 |
You're still white, I see. |
| 02:09:29 |
Okay, everybody. Ready? |
| 02:09:31 |
- Hey, Ms. G. |
| 02:09:32 |
- Hi, Ms. G. |
| 02:09:43 |
Okay, guys, gals, listen up! |
| 02:09:47 |
I want each of you to step forward |
| 02:09:51 |
Which contain the four books |
| 02:09:54 |
All right! |
| 02:09:56 |
They're very special books, |
| 02:09:58 |
And they each remind me, |
| 02:10:07 |
But, before you take the books, |
| 02:10:11 |
I want you to take one of these glasses |
| 02:10:14 |
And I want each of you to make a toast. |
| 02:10:20 |
We're each gonna make |
| 02:10:24 |
And what that means is, |
| 02:10:29 |
Every voice that told you |
| 02:10:35 |
Every reason that tells you things |
| 02:10:42 |
And the person you were |
| 02:10:45 |
That person's turn is over. |
| 02:10:50 |
Okay? |
| 02:10:52 |
Okay, you ready to get |
| 02:10:59 |
- What? |
| 02:11:01 |
What's the dealio? |
| 02:11:11 |
Man, I've had boyfriends since I was, |
| 02:11:14 |
- I believe you. |
| 02:11:18 |
Okay, well, I was always the person |
| 02:11:21 |
That was gonna get pregnant |
| 02:11:25 |
Like my mom. |
| 02:11:31 |
Ain't gonna happen. |
| 02:11:32 |
Nobody ever listens to a teenager. |
| 02:11:35 |
Everybody thinks you should be happy |
| 02:11:39 |
They don't see the wars |
| 02:11:43 |
And one day, my war will end. |
| 02:11:45 |
And I will not die. |
| 02:11:48 |
And I will not tolerate abuse |
| 02:11:55 |
I am strong. |
| 02:11:57 |
My moms kicked me out |
| 02:12:01 |
But I'd like her to see me graduate. |
| 02:12:05 |
I'd like to be 18. |
| 02:12:11 |
Ms. G? |
| 02:12:15 |
That'd be great. |
| 02:12:20 |
Who is he? |
| 02:12:22 |
Man, he's been with us |
| 02:12:24 |
- What's his name? |
| 02:12:29 |
"This summer was the worst summer |
| 02:12:34 |
"It all started with a phone call. |
| 02:12:36 |
"My mother was crying and begging, |
| 02:12:39 |
"asking for more time as if she were |
| 02:12:45 |
"She held me as tight |
| 02:12:48 |
"Her tears hit my shirt like bullets |
| 02:12:54 |
"She kept apologizing to me. |
| 02:12:58 |
"'I should have asked for something |
| 02:13:02 |
"On the morning of the eviction, |
| 02:13:06 |
"The sheriff was there to do his job. |
| 02:13:09 |
"I looked up at the sky, |
| 02:13:15 |
"My mother has no family to lean on, |
| 02:13:19 |
"Why bother coming to school |
| 02:13:23 |
"The bus stops in front of the school. |
| 02:13:27 |
"I'm wearing clothes from last year, |
| 02:13:33 |
"I kept thinking I'd get laughed at. |
| 02:13:35 |
"Instead, I'm greeted |
| 02:13:38 |
"who were in my English class last year. |
| 02:13:40 |
"And it hits me, Mrs. Gruwell, |
| 02:13:43 |
"my crazy English teacher |
| 02:13:46 |
"is the only person |
| 02:13:49 |
"Talking with friends |
| 02:13:53 |
"I began to feel better. |
| 02:13:55 |
"I receive my schedule and the first |
| 02:14:01 |
"I walk into the room and feel as though |
| 02:14:04 |
"all the problems in life |
| 02:14:08 |
"I am home. " |
| 02:14:12 |
Yes, you are. |
| 02:14:34 |
But you're an honors student. |
| 02:14:36 |
If you transfer to Ms. Gruwell's class, |
| 02:14:37 |
Think how that will reflect |
| 02:14:40 |
It doesn't matter to me. |
| 02:14:43 |
Look, Ms. Campbell. |
| 02:14:45 |
When I first transferred to the school, |
| 02:14:49 |
But when I applied for advanced |
| 02:14:53 |
I was told it would be better for me |
| 02:14:56 |
Now, when I did get in, my teacher said, |
| 02:14:59 |
"Victoria, it's not every day one finds |
| 02:15:02 |
"in A. P. And honors courses. " |
| 02:15:06 |
And when I asked |
| 02:15:09 |
Why we don't read more |
| 02:15:12 |
"We don't read black literature |
| 02:15:14 |
"drugs, cussing and fornication!" |
| 02:15:18 |
I thought a simple "It's inappropriate" |
| 02:15:27 |
Erin can't do that! |
| 02:15:29 |
Distinguished Honor Students are mine. |
| 02:15:32 |
She's not allowed to teach them. |
| 02:15:35 |
The student requested it. |
| 02:15:36 |
And Gruwell has got Cohn |
| 02:15:40 |
What gets me is they're violent, they |
| 02:15:45 |
And in the end we make them special. |
| 02:15:51 |
I just don't see what that teaches them. |
| 02:15:54 |
Hi! Sorry I'm late. |
| 02:15:56 |
Did you eat? I'm ordering in. |
| 02:15:59 |
What question do you want me |
| 02:16:01 |
Did I eat or am I hungry? |
| 02:16:04 |
Something really cool happened today. |
| 02:16:07 |
- Congratulations. |
| 02:16:09 |
She actually requested my class. |
| 02:16:11 |
Can you teach an honors student? |
| 02:16:13 |
What do you mean? |
| 02:16:14 |
Well, I mean, you're used |
| 02:16:17 |
Can you teach somebody who's smart? |
| 02:16:20 |
Of course I can. |
| 02:16:22 |
Yeah, but it's not like you have, right? |
| 02:16:24 |
I mean, you don't really teach |
| 02:16:29 |
My kids' grades are up to B's. |
| 02:16:30 |
Yeah, but the point is, |
| 02:16:33 |
It's not like they're really learning |
| 02:16:36 |
Normal kids? Yes, they are. |
| 02:16:38 |
They're reading |
| 02:16:39 |
They're learning vocabulary, |
| 02:16:42 |
All right. Okay, I apologize. Sorry. |
| 02:16:45 |
Congratulations. |
| 02:16:55 |
What is wrong with you? |
| 02:16:56 |
You know, at Deb's party, |
| 02:16:58 |
That I was an architect |
| 02:17:00 |
I want you to stop that, all right? |
| 02:17:04 |
Fine. |
| 02:17:06 |
You're the one who said |
| 02:17:08 |
Yeah, four years ago, |
| 02:17:10 |
What, I'm gonna go back to school now |
| 02:17:12 |
For two years and intern for three? |
| 02:17:14 |
I'll be over 40. |
| 02:17:15 |
All right. I thought you still wanted it. |
| 02:17:17 |
It doesn't matter if I want it, Erin. |
| 02:17:24 |
Why not? |
| 02:17:34 |
"Writing in a diary is a really strange |
| 02:17:38 |
"I mean, not only because |
| 02:17:41 |
"but also because |
| 02:17:44 |
"neither I nor anyone else |
| 02:17:46 |
"in the musings |
| 02:17:48 |
"Terrible things are happening outside. |
| 02:17:50 |
"At any time of day, |
| 02:17:52 |
"poor helpless people |
| 02:17:55 |
"Families are torn apart. " |
| 02:17:56 |
"If only I can be myself, I'll be satisfied. |
| 02:17:59 |
"I know that I'm a woman |
| 02:18:00 |
"and a great deal of courage. |
| 02:18:02 |
"If God lets me live, |
| 02:18:06 |
"Anti-Jewish decrees followed |
| 02:18:10 |
"Jews must wear a yellow star. |
| 02:18:14 |
"Jews are banned from trams |
| 02:18:17 |
"Jews are forbidden to visit theaters, |
| 02:18:19 |
"cinemas and other places |
| 02:18:21 |
"Jews may not take part |
| 02:18:24 |
"Swimming baths, |
| 02:18:26 |
"and other sports grounds |
| 02:18:30 |
"I can't tell you how oppressive it is |
| 02:18:35 |
"Also, I'm very afraid |
| 02:18:41 |
"No one can keep out of the conflict. |
| 02:18:46 |
"And even though the Allies |
| 02:18:48 |
"the end is nowhere in sight. " |
| 02:18:52 |
Hi. |
| 02:18:54 |
When is Anne gonna smoke Hitler? |
| 02:18:57 |
- What? |
| 02:19:00 |
Eva, this is The Diary of Anne Frank, |
| 02:19:06 |
Keep reading. |
| 02:19:10 |
"We talked about |
| 02:19:12 |
"but we haven't yet touched upon |
| 02:19:15 |
"I still can't make heads |
| 02:19:18 |
"Is he superficial? |
| 02:19:20 |
"Or is it shyness that holds him back, |
| 02:19:29 |
- Are Anne and Peter gonna hook up? |
| 02:19:34 |
"It's utterly impossible for me |
| 02:19:37 |
"of chaos, suffering and death. |
| 02:19:41 |
"I see the world being |
| 02:19:44 |
"I feel the suffering of millions, |
| 02:19:49 |
"I somehow feel that everything |
| 02:19:57 |
- Eva, what's wrong? |
| 02:20:01 |
Why you didn't tell me she gets caught |
| 02:20:04 |
I hate you and I hate this book. |
| 02:20:06 |
Eva. |
| 02:20:07 |
If she dies, then what about me? |
| 02:20:12 |
- Anne Frank died, but she... |
| 02:20:15 |
That ain't supposed to happen |
| 02:20:18 |
- 'Cause it's true? |
| 02:20:20 |
You're talking around me. |
| 02:20:22 |
See, to me, she ain't dead at all. |
| 02:20:24 |
How many friends did you know |
| 02:20:27 |
Too many to count. |
| 02:20:29 |
How many have you read a book about? |
| 02:20:31 |
Have you seen them on TV |
| 02:20:34 |
That's why this story's dope. |
| 02:20:36 |
She was our age, man. |
| 02:20:38 |
Anne Frank understands our situation, |
| 02:20:42 |
And that Miep Gies lady, |
| 02:20:45 |
I like her. |
| 02:20:46 |
I got all these other books |
| 02:20:48 |
Wow. You used your library card? |
| 02:20:53 |
No. |
| 02:20:57 |
Okay, listen up. |
| 02:21:02 |
Instead of doing a book report on |
| 02:21:06 |
For our assignment I want you |
| 02:21:10 |
The woman who helped shelter |
| 02:21:12 |
She's still alive and she lives in Europe. |
| 02:21:16 |
In the letter, I want you to tell her |
| 02:21:18 |
Tell her about your own experiences. |
| 02:21:21 |
But I want the letters to be perfect, |
| 02:21:23 |
So be prepared to do more |
| 02:21:26 |
Is she gonna read the letters? |
| 02:21:27 |
Well, right now it's |
| 02:21:30 |
We should get her to read them. |
| 02:21:32 |
- Yeah, you can do that, right, Ms. G? |
| 02:21:35 |
Maybe we should get her |
| 02:21:36 |
Yeah, and have a big dinner again. |
| 02:21:40 |
Wait. Guys. |
| 02:21:45 |
Guys! Everyone! Listen! She's elderly! |
| 02:21:49 |
I don't know how to contact her. |
| 02:21:51 |
And it would be really expensive. |
| 02:21:53 |
We could raise the money. |
| 02:21:56 |
Ms. G? |
| 02:21:57 |
When Miep Gies come, |
| 02:22:21 |
Five. |
| 02:22:35 |
Hi, I'm trying to get the number |
| 02:22:37 |
For the Anne Frank Foundation |
| 02:23:54 |
Come in, Margaret. |
| 02:24:42 |
Ms. G sent our letters all the way |
| 02:24:45 |
to Miep Gies, herself. |
| 02:24:47 |
When Ms. G made up her mind |
| 02:24:49 |
there was no stopping her, |
| 02:24:59 |
And after we raised the money to bring |
| 02:25:06 |
But, damn, |
| 02:25:28 |
The bounty on a Jew was about $2. |
| 02:25:33 |
Someone desperate for money |
| 02:25:36 |
On August 4th, |
| 02:25:40 |
And a man pointed a gun at |
| 02:25:47 |
"Not one word. " |
| 02:25:50 |
And then they went straight upstairs |
| 02:25:53 |
I felt so helpless. |
| 02:25:56 |
I could hear Anne screaming, |
| 02:25:59 |
So, I ran back to my house. |
| 02:26:01 |
I looked for an earring |
| 02:26:04 |
Anything I could take back with me |
| 02:26:07 |
So I took this back with me, |
| 02:26:11 |
And the soldier there took out his gun |
| 02:26:15 |
And put it against my head. |
| 02:26:22 |
You could be shot for hiding a Jew |
| 02:26:28 |
So, another soldier |
| 02:26:32 |
He was Austrian, and so was I, |
| 02:26:36 |
But I had been adopted |
| 02:26:39 |
So, he told the soldier with the gun |
| 02:26:44 |
There isn't a day |
| 02:26:50 |
And I think about Anne Frank. |
| 02:26:57 |
Yes? |
| 02:27:06 |
I've never had a hero before. |
| 02:27:09 |
But you are my hero. |
| 02:27:11 |
Oh, no. No, no, young man, no. |
| 02:27:14 |
I am not a hero. No. |
| 02:27:17 |
I did what I had to do, |
| 02:27:24 |
That is all. |
| 02:27:28 |
You know, we are all ordinary people. |
| 02:27:31 |
But even an ordinary secretary |
| 02:27:39 |
Can, within their own small ways, |
| 02:27:48 |
In a dark room. |
| 02:27:50 |
Ja? |
| 02:27:56 |
I have read your letters, |
| 02:27:59 |
And your teacher has been telling me |
| 02:28:06 |
You are the heroes. |
| 02:28:10 |
You are heroes every day. |
| 02:28:21 |
Your faces are engraved in my heart. |
| 02:28:44 |
You hungry? |
| 02:28:50 |
You know what you're gonna say |
| 02:28:53 |
I know what I have to say. |
| 02:28:57 |
Yeah. |
| 02:28:58 |
- You know how that is. |
| 02:29:02 |
And that man that put your father |
| 02:29:05 |
He knew he was sending |
| 02:29:08 |
But, you know, |
| 02:29:11 |
He was just |
| 02:29:15 |
Protecting his own. |
| 02:29:23 |
What the hell does everybody |
| 02:29:52 |
Hey, Mama. Mama. |
| 02:30:00 |
What the hell are you doing here? |
| 02:30:09 |
I want to come home. |
| 02:30:13 |
I'm sorry. |
| 02:30:16 |
I want to change. I can't do it alone. |
| 02:30:21 |
I need you, Mama. |
| 02:30:25 |
I need you. |
| 02:31:04 |
And what time was that? |
| 02:31:07 |
I told you, 9:00, 9:30. |
| 02:31:10 |
And you had a clear view |
| 02:31:11 |
Grant Rice, in the store? |
| 02:31:14 |
I told you he was playing |
| 02:31:17 |
Then what happened? |
| 02:31:20 |
Well, he got all whacked |
| 02:31:22 |
And then he started shouting and all, |
| 02:31:26 |
He threatened everyone? |
| 02:31:30 |
No. The guy who ran the store. |
| 02:31:33 |
He wanted his money back |
| 02:31:35 |
And what did the store owner do? |
| 02:31:38 |
He shouted back. |
| 02:31:41 |
Then he, the defendant, knocked |
| 02:31:46 |
And then what happened? |
| 02:31:53 |
I saw... |
| 02:32:07 |
I saw... |
| 02:32:23 |
Paco did it. |
| 02:32:29 |
Paco killed the guy. |
| 02:33:56 |
My father won't talk to me anymore. |
| 02:34:01 |
And I have to lay low for a little while |
| 02:34:08 |
So I'm gonna be living with my aunt. |
| 02:34:12 |
See, my aunt lives even further away, |
| 02:34:19 |
So I was just wondering if I could, like, |
| 02:34:26 |
Stay here late with you |
| 02:34:28 |
Stay here late with you |
| 02:34:32 |
So I can get my homework done, |
| 02:34:39 |
You can stay as late as you want. |
| 02:34:43 |
And I can even drive you to your aunt's, |
| 02:34:50 |
Ms. G, let's not get nuts. |
| 02:35:28 |
I think I got your color. |
| 02:36:17 |
Just come by the concierge |
| 02:36:19 |
I'll have the directions for you. |
| 02:36:28 |
Stop! That's it! Now, now! Hey! |
| 02:36:34 |
You get an extra three seconds. Go! |
| 02:36:43 |
... enraged them and provoked them |
| 02:36:45 |
In 1961, an interracial civil rights group |
| 02:36:49 |
to challenge segregation. |
| 02:36:51 |
Blacks sat in the front, |
| 02:36:55 |
They were attacked, firebombed, |
| 02:36:59 |
In Montgomery, Alabama, Jim Zwerg |
| 02:37:03 |
knowing there was a mob |
| 02:37:05 |
He was almost beaten to death |
| 02:37:09 |
That kind of courage |
| 02:37:12 |
I was afraid of just being in this class, |
| 02:37:16 |
because I've always been the dumb kid |
| 02:37:20 |
But not anymore. |
| 02:37:21 |
And I must have some kind of courage, |
| 02:37:23 |
because I could have lied |
| 02:37:28 |
I stayed. |
| 02:37:29 |
Hi, I'm home! |
| 02:37:31 |
Sorry, it got late. I drove the kids home. |
| 02:37:37 |
You're never gonna believe |
| 02:37:40 |
I'm so tired. |
| 02:37:43 |
It's so cute, though. |
| 02:37:46 |
We have such a good time together. |
| 02:38:09 |
If you have another glass, |
| 02:38:13 |
Your bags are packed and you think |
| 02:38:19 |
Why are you doing this? |
| 02:38:21 |
Because I don't |
| 02:38:24 |
No. That's not it. |
| 02:38:29 |
I just... I feel like I'm living a life |
| 02:38:35 |
Erin, it's just... |
| 02:38:38 |
It's too hard. |
| 02:38:40 |
Your life is too hard? |
| 02:38:43 |
I think what you're doing is noble. |
| 02:38:46 |
And it's good. And I'm proud of you. |
| 02:38:50 |
I am. |
| 02:38:54 |
I just want to live my life |
| 02:38:57 |
- I'm not trying to make you feel bad. |
| 02:39:00 |
I didn't plan on becoming responsible |
| 02:39:03 |
- Well, who asked you to? |
| 02:39:06 |
They're not even your kids! |
| 02:39:07 |
Why do I have to be asked? Scott... |
| 02:39:15 |
I finally realized what I'm |
| 02:39:20 |
When I'm helping these kids |
| 02:39:25 |
Everything about my life |
| 02:39:31 |
How often does a person get that? |
| 02:39:37 |
- Then what do you need me for? |
| 02:39:41 |
Why can't you stand by me and be part |
| 02:39:46 |
Because I can't be your wife. |
| 02:39:55 |
I wish I could make that |
| 02:40:00 |
Erin? |
| 02:40:03 |
You know, |
| 02:40:07 |
And the class, |
| 02:40:10 |
Who would you pick? |
| 02:40:14 |
If you love me, |
| 02:40:18 |
Erin, look at me. |
| 02:40:23 |
This is all there's ever been to me. |
| 02:40:26 |
This is it. I'm not one of those kids. |
| 02:40:32 |
See? You don't want to be here either, |
| 02:40:34 |
'cause if you did, would you be |
| 02:40:38 |
That's not true. I want to be here. |
| 02:40:44 |
You love the idea of me. |
| 02:40:52 |
But it's such a great idea. |
| 02:40:57 |
I know. |
| 02:41:27 |
Dad? Hi. |
| 02:41:31 |
You know, I was actually trying |
| 02:41:35 |
And I automatically dialed you. I'm sorry. |
| 02:41:37 |
Look, I'm gonna call you tomorrow, |
| 02:41:39 |
I need to make this call. I love you. |
| 02:41:56 |
Ms. G made us read Twelve Angry Men. |
| 02:41:58 |
It's all about how this one juror |
| 02:42:02 |
It made me feel hopeful. |
| 02:42:04 |
At 2:00 today, my brother |
| 02:42:08 |
No O. J. Dream Team, |
| 02:42:10 |
who probably thought |
| 02:42:13 |
And I realized Twelve Angry Men |
| 02:42:17 |
My brother got 15 years to life. |
| 02:42:19 |
Justice don't mean |
| 02:42:22 |
It just means somebody |
| 02:42:30 |
So, you got time now? |
| 02:42:39 |
Anyone know where Andre's been? |
| 02:42:40 |
I haven't seen him on the bus. |
| 02:42:42 |
Yeah, I haven't talked to him either. |
| 02:42:52 |
Ms. G? |
| 02:42:54 |
Are we gonna have |
| 02:42:57 |
I don't know. |
| 02:43:01 |
What do you mean? |
| 02:43:03 |
Well, I teach freshman |
| 02:43:06 |
You mean, |
| 02:43:11 |
Well, I... |
| 02:43:15 |
I don't teach juniors. |
| 02:43:19 |
What? What are you talking about? |
| 02:43:22 |
You don't wanna be our teacher |
| 02:43:24 |
Of course I do. I can't. |
| 02:43:27 |
- Why not? |
| 02:43:29 |
It's regulations. |
| 02:43:34 |
Ms. G hasn't been here long enough |
| 02:43:37 |
Who cares about seniority? |
| 02:43:38 |
Shit! They can't do that! |
| 02:43:43 |
- Ms. G, this is our kick-it spot. |
| 02:43:46 |
Everybody's cool with everybody. |
| 02:43:49 |
This is the only place |
| 02:43:53 |
There's no place like this |
| 02:43:55 |
That's true. |
| 02:43:57 |
I'm not allowed |
| 02:44:00 |
You're not allowed? |
| 02:44:03 |
Ms. G, we can fight this, you know, |
| 02:44:07 |
Yeah, yeah, |
| 02:44:08 |
Only this time, they try and bust us up, |
| 02:44:11 |
We bust a few of them |
| 02:44:13 |
Marcus. |
| 02:44:14 |
Or we can go to the newspapers, |
| 02:44:18 |
Or we can paint |
| 02:44:20 |
With the word "assholes" |
| 02:44:24 |
Hey, it's something. We can do this. |
| 02:44:31 |
What? |
| 02:44:32 |
These are my books, not Scott's. |
| 02:44:36 |
Honey, take a break. |
| 02:44:41 |
Sit down. |
| 02:44:46 |
I can't believe I'm getting divorced. |
| 02:44:50 |
I never thought this would happen. |
| 02:44:56 |
What do I do now? |
| 02:45:00 |
Next year, I won't even have my kids. |
| 02:45:02 |
You think you should stay with them? |
| 02:45:06 |
Or is it better they move on? |
| 02:45:08 |
I don't know. |
| 02:45:13 |
It's just a job, like you said. |
| 02:45:16 |
Yeah, it is. |
| 02:45:19 |
But is the job finished? |
| 02:45:23 |
Listen to me now. |
| 02:45:25 |
What you've done with those kids... |
| 02:45:30 |
I don't even have words for it. |
| 02:45:34 |
But one thing's for sure, |
| 02:45:41 |
Special. |
| 02:45:43 |
You have been blessed with a burden, |
| 02:45:49 |
And I envy you that. |
| 02:45:54 |
And I admire you. |
| 02:45:58 |
And how many fathers ever get |
| 02:46:02 |
And really mean it? |
| 02:46:08 |
What she is suggesting |
| 02:46:11 |
She may not move on with her students |
| 02:46:14 |
She's only been here two years. |
| 02:46:16 |
There are teachers here |
| 02:46:19 |
Who have worked and committed |
| 02:46:21 |
To attain a position of seniority. |
| 02:46:23 |
Not to mention their experience |
| 02:46:27 |
The Distinguished Scholars Program |
| 02:46:30 |
I don't want to replace |
| 02:46:33 |
I just want to stay |
| 02:46:35 |
She can't. I have the juniors. |
| 02:46:37 |
The Board of Education |
| 02:46:39 |
Teaching rotations will be disrupted, |
| 02:46:41 |
Retirement schedules |
| 02:46:44 |
Disrespecting teachers |
| 02:46:47 |
And who focus on the classroom, |
| 02:46:50 |
Not on public relations |
| 02:46:53 |
I didn't ask for those articles |
| 02:46:55 |
She's in the middle of a divorce. |
| 02:46:56 |
Note, they stay late in her class, |
| 02:46:59 |
All right, let's all just take a breath here. |
| 02:47:03 |
Now I had hoped |
| 02:47:06 |
Maybe come to some kind |
| 02:47:08 |
- There is no arrangement... |
| 02:47:11 |
Carl, look. |
| 02:47:13 |
Putting aside all obvious resentments |
| 02:47:16 |
Even if an arrangement were made |
| 02:47:18 |
And she could teach them as juniors, |
| 02:47:22 |
In the curriculum for her to teach. |
| 02:47:25 |
Unless Brian trades one of his |
| 02:47:29 |
No. |
| 02:47:31 |
Then there's nothing I can do. |
| 02:47:37 |
So that's it? |
| 02:47:40 |
Believe it or not, Ms. Gruwell, |
| 02:47:41 |
There are other capable teachers |
| 02:47:44 |
If you've made the progress |
| 02:47:46 |
Your students should be ready |
| 02:47:48 |
They might even gain something |
| 02:47:51 |
You can't teach them. |
| 02:47:54 |
What does that have to do |
| 02:47:56 |
I've been an educator for over 30 years. |
| 02:47:59 |
I have students that still remain |
| 02:48:01 |
I know what it is to be loved |
| 02:48:03 |
You have no idea |
| 02:48:06 |
Fighting to be a better teacher, |
| 02:48:08 |
And now, what, suddenly I'm incapable |
| 02:48:12 |
You know, if they move on |
| 02:48:15 |
It'll be because they weren't prepared! |
| 02:48:17 |
Lt'll be because you failed, not them! |
| 02:48:38 |
Andre? Wait a minute before you go in. |
| 02:48:54 |
I heard about your brother's conviction. |
| 02:48:57 |
Is that why you've missed class |
| 02:48:59 |
I had things to do. |
| 02:49:04 |
About this. |
| 02:49:06 |
The evaluation assignment |
| 02:49:07 |
Was to grade yourself |
| 02:49:09 |
You gave yourself an F. |
| 02:49:12 |
- It's what I feel I deserve. That's all. |
| 02:49:17 |
You know what this is? |
| 02:49:19 |
This is a "Fuck you" to me, |
| 02:49:23 |
I don't want excuses. |
| 02:49:26 |
We're all of us up against something. |
| 02:49:30 |
So you better make up your mind, |
| 02:49:33 |
To look me straight in the eye |
| 02:49:36 |
I am not letting you fail, |
| 02:49:38 |
Even if that means coming |
| 02:49:40 |
Until you finish the work. |
| 02:49:41 |
I see who you are. |
| 02:49:44 |
Do you understand me? |
| 02:49:47 |
I can see you. |
| 02:49:51 |
And you are not failing. |
| 02:49:56 |
So, take a minute. |
| 02:50:02 |
I want a new evaluation. |
| 02:50:09 |
An F. What, are you tripping? |
| 02:50:17 |
I want you all to know that |
| 02:50:24 |
But it's been decided we can't continue |
| 02:50:27 |
- What? |
| 02:50:29 |
You... Wait. |
| 02:50:32 |
Wait. Guys. Everyone. |
| 02:50:35 |
No! That don't fly, Ma! |
| 02:50:39 |
Look, first of all, |
| 02:50:43 |
No, it doesn't mean mother. |
| 02:50:46 |
It's a sign of respect for you. |
| 02:51:03 |
Listen to me. |
| 02:51:04 |
All of you. |
| 02:51:06 |
Don't use me as another excuse |
| 02:51:13 |
You made it to your junior year. |
| 02:51:17 |
Think about how you did that. |
| 02:51:21 |
Everyone in this room |
| 02:51:26 |
For some, |
| 02:51:28 |
The first with a choice to go to college. |
| 02:51:32 |
Some may move faster than others. |
| 02:51:37 |
But you'll each have the chance. |
| 02:51:40 |
And you did that. Not me. |
| 02:51:50 |
Now, I have one |
| 02:51:56 |
Final project in mind. |
| 02:51:57 |
- Ms. G. |
| 02:52:02 |
Ms. G wanted us to put our diaries |
| 02:52:07 |
She got this businessman, John Tu, |
| 02:52:09 |
to donate 35 computers |
| 02:52:17 |
She told us we have something |
| 02:52:21 |
We weren't just kids |
| 02:52:22 |
We weren't just kids |
| 02:52:23 |
We were writers with our own voices, |
| 02:52:27 |
And even if nobody else read it, |
| 02:52:29 |
the book would be something |
| 02:52:34 |
this is what happened, we mattered. |
| 02:52:37 |
Even if it was just to each other. |
| 02:52:43 |
Ms. G didn't promise |
| 02:52:46 |
but we could get it out there ourselves. |
| 02:52:49 |
She asked us to come up with a title, |
| 02:52:52 |
something to call ourselves. |
| 02:53:12 |
I just received a call |
| 02:53:14 |
At the Board of Education. |
| 02:53:15 |
There's to be a meeting |
| 02:53:17 |
- Do you know anything about this? |
| 02:53:28 |
These students, this class, |
| 02:53:35 |
To who? To you? |
| 02:53:37 |
To each other. |
| 02:53:39 |
Room 203 is a kind of a home for them. |
| 02:53:43 |
Their trust is all wrapped up |
| 02:53:47 |
Once they're out of her class, |
| 02:53:48 |
Believe me they'll slip back |
| 02:53:51 |
Their reading scores, their writing |
| 02:53:55 |
On paper. But what has |
| 02:53:59 |
What about new students |
| 02:54:00 |
Can she repeat |
| 02:54:02 |
Her methods are impractical, |
| 02:54:04 |
Impossible to implement with regularity. |
| 02:54:07 |
What if every teacher |
| 02:54:10 |
We have millions of children |
| 02:54:11 |
To get through the education system |
| 02:54:13 |
And we need a means |
| 02:54:15 |
Which allows as many students |
| 02:54:18 |
Not just special cases. |
| 02:54:21 |
And you honestly think you can create |
| 02:54:25 |
For every grade, |
| 02:54:32 |
I don't know. |
| 02:54:40 |
Thank you. |
| 02:55:02 |
Hey, there go Ms. G. |
| 02:55:14 |
What happened? |
| 02:55:16 |
So? Are we gonna be together |
| 02:55:25 |
No. |
| 02:55:28 |
- What? |
| 02:55:34 |
We're gonna be together junior |
| 02:55:39 |
Yes! |
