Based on a true story, and starring R&B crooner Mario, the film “Freedom Writers” focuses on the challenges young people face every day, including peer pressure, personal inspiration, motivation, ethics, oppression, morals, tolerance, racism, youth, anti-violence and more.

YouTube has created a group called Be Heard that allows users to view and create their own videos related to these subjects as well as participate in discussions.

The flick opens January 12th. In the meantime, check out the links below.

Be Heard: Mario on Getting Into His Character
Be Heard: Mario on Emotions During Filming
Be Heard: What My Family Went Through

Common’s performance of “Dream” from Freedom Writers

“Freedom Writers” movie trailer:
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