Overview
A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.

A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.

Erin Gruwell

Scott Casey

Steve Gruwell

Margaret Campbell

Eva Benitez

Andre Bryant

Gloria Munez

Sindy
Alejandro Santiago

Marcus
Jamal Hill
Brandy Ross

Tito

Ben
Miguel

Victoria

Brian Gelford

Dr. Carl Cohn

Miep Gies
Paco
Grant Rice

Eva's Father

Eva’s Mother

Brandy's Mother

Principal Banning
Brandy's Father

Karin Polachek

Young Eva
Young Marcus

Clive

Marcus' Mother

PTA Mom

Store Owner

Defense Attorney
Prosecutor
Gang Member

Cop #1

Cop #2

Cop #3

Drug Dealer

Bookstore Clerk
DJ
Herself - Holocaust survivor
Himself - Holocaust Survivor
Herself - Holocaust Survivor
Herself - Holocaust Survivor

Eva's Hispanic Gang Member / Student (uncredited)

Student
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