19 heartfelt dramas you must watch if you loved Dead Poets Society 

Saoirse Ronan in Lady Bird | Image via A24
Saoirse Ronan in Lady Bird | Image via A24

3) Freedom Writers (2007)

Hilary Swank in Freedom Writers | Image via MTV Films
Hilary Swank in Freedom Writers | Image via MTV Films

This 2007 film tells the inspiring true story of Erin Gruwell, played by Hilary Swank, a dedicated teacher who takes on a class of at-risk students in a racially divided Los Angeles high school. Through her unconventional teaching methods, Gruwell empowers her students to tell their own stories and break free from the cycle of violence and prejudice. Just like the Dead Poets Society, this movie spotlights the transformative journey of both the teacher and her students, making it an emotionally engaging and uplifting story.

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