"Freedom Writers" is a 2007 drama film directed by Richard Lagravenese. Starring Hilary Duff, the film is about a young white girl who becomes friends with a group of African American students during a school busing crisis in the 1970s. The movie explores themes of race, class, and education, with a run time of 122 minutes. Produced by Danny Devito, Michael Shamberg, and Stacey Sher, the film is presented in English and French, with a PG-13 rating.