| Overall: | D- |
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| Violence: | D |
| Sexual Content: | C |
| Language: | C- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C- |
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| Video Release: | 28 Jul 2008 |
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Violent clashes are frequent themes in movies aimed at teens. In the movie Freedom Writers, a new teacher helps students, who are involved in interracial conflicts involving guns and gangs, find an alternative outlet by recording their life experiences in journals. Like Jean Roqua, a high school basketball coach mentors a team of troubled hoopsters by demanding discipline and achievement off the court as well as on in Coach Carter.
Home Video Extra Features
DVD Release Date: 29 July 2008
Never Back Down releases to DVD with deleted and extended scenes and an audio commentary with the director and cast. Audio tracks are available in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround (English), with subtitles in English (SDH) and Spanish.
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
