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
Marcus
Tito
Ben
Victoria
Brian Gelford
Dr. Carl Cohn
Miep Gies
Eva's Father
Eva’s Mother
Brandy's Mother
Principal Banning
Karin Polachek
Young Eva
Clive
Marcus' Mother
PTA Mom
Store Owner
Defense Attorney
Cop #1
Cop #2
Cop #3
Drug Dealer
Bookstore Clerk
Eva's Hispanic Gang Member / Student (uncredited)
Director
Screenplay
Producer
Executive Producer