http://melissabenn.com/2009/02/01/freedom-writers/ writer Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:41:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://melissabenn.com/2009/02/01/freedom-writers/#comment-291 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:53:11 +0000 http://melissabenn.com/2009/02/01/freedom-writers/#comment-291 Capital as such is not evil; it is its wrong use that is evil. Capital in some form or other will always be needed.

]]> http://melissabenn.com/2009/02/01/freedom-writers/#comment-4 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:28:54 +0000 http://melissabenn.com/2009/02/01/freedom-writers/#comment-4 I loved this film, not for its cinematic or acting qualities but because it showed that listening to each other’s stories is the most powerful way of creating understanding of ‘the other’, and breaking down prejudice and fear of difference. The fact this film is based on a real event makes it vital viewing in my opinion. Every teacher should watch it!

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