I actually liked movies of this kind before, because I like all works that are meaningful and thought-provoking. I hate those playbooks or drool films that just finish watching. I prefer such works because watching them can trigger a series of reflections on education, social issues, and life.
But I want to talk about something different today. I was asked to watch this movie by a professor because I took an education class this semester. And the themes we're exploring in this class this week have brought me for the first time into a different perspective on how to look at the film. The reason the professor made us watch this film is because the topic we are discussing this week is called "white savior films (WSF)", mainly to say that films like freedom writers convey "white teacher salvation ideas" invisibly . Often in such films, white teachers come to public schools in suburban or urban regions. Most of the students here come from low-income families, and the majority of students from color communities such as African Americans, Asians, Latinos, etc., are often serious "problem students" in society: keen on fighting, gangs Rush, drug trafficking, pimping and killing, so the school gave up on their rescue... Until one day a white savior came, he/she influenced these children with love and changed their life trajectory etc. etc. . However, putting aside these surfaces and examining WSF-themed films in depth, we will find that: in such films, the white teacher who plays the leading role does not necessarily have the teaching qualifications (Uncredential) certified by the education system, and does not necessarily need to have rich teaching experience. (Unexperienced), he / they only need to have a good heart and love (Well-being) he / they can finally realize the great power of "probation the whole 'problem class'".
Not enough time today TBC.
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