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
Alejandro Santiago
Marcus
Jamal Hill
Brandy Ross
Tito
Ben
Miguel
Victoria
Brian Gelford
Dr. Carl Cohn
Miep Gies
Paco
Grant Rice
Eva's Father
Eva’s Mother
Brandy's Mother
Principal Banning
Brandy's Father
Karin Polachek
Young Eva
Young Marcus
Clive
Marcus' Mother
PTA Mom
Store Owner
Defense Attorney
Prosecutor
Gang Member
Cop #1
Cop #2
Cop #3
Drug Dealer
Bookstore Clerk
DJ
Herself - Holocaust survivor
Himself - Holocaust Survivor
Herself - Holocaust Survivor
Herself - Holocaust Survivor
Eva's Hispanic Gang Member / Student (uncredited)
Student
