Between the Lines is a powerful story of how a group of “uneducable” teenagers discover new dimensions of life. An inspiring film about how young people rebuild their shattered lives and change themselves and the world around them. All thanks to the determination and dedication of one remarkable teacher.

Teacher Erin Gruwell arrives at her first school, where she wants to help young people from marginalised groups find their way to a fulfilling life. But the reality is harsh.

Erin is not prepared for all kinds of confrontations with students and educators where violence and racial tensions are the order of the day.

Over time, Erin recovers from her difficult beginnings, and through her creativity, determination, and love for the students she is entrusted with, she figures out ways to reach out to them and find her way into their hearts.

A powerful story about a teacher, Erin, who had to overcome many obstacles put under her feet by burned-out colleagues for the good of her students and made great sacrifices in her personal life as well.

Parents Guide: Twice kissing spouses. 1x kissing students. 1x ambiguous innuendos about the teacher’s ass. A couple of times a woman in a short skirt. A man leaves his wife. Multiple times shooting a man. Multiple times fighting, violence. A couple of times a dead man, also lying in a bloody puddle. More times taking God’s name in vain. About one time each uttered “fuck”, ‘damn’, “shit”.

Cast: Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, April L. Hernandez, Mario, Kristin Herrera, Hunter Parrish, Jaclyn Ngan, Giovonnie Samuels, Robert Wisdom, Blake Hightower, Sergio Montalvo, Jason Finn, Deance Wyatt, Angela Alvarado

Crew: Richard LaGravenese

USA, 2007

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