Won't Back Down (2012)

Filmed in Pittsburgh, the new Hollywood of the east, this film is more fictional than fact. It was inspired by a California law for failing schools. Pennsylvania does not have such a law as yet.

Jamie Fitzpatrick (Maggie Gyllenhaal) is a working single mom with a dyslexic daughter (Emily Alyn Lind) who is not getting the attention she needs at school. Unable to move or pay for her child to go to a better school, Jamie joins with a teacher (Viola Davis) in an attempt to take over the school's charter. It is an uphill battle as she must convince apathetic parents. Teachers must also be convinced to give up their union security so they can eliminate substandard teachers with tenure.

The struggles portrayed in the film were light compared to reality. The film is an emotional roller coaster ride. The movie was well acted. Because of the topic, the film engages in some union bashing while trying not to look too anti-union (remember, actors and screen writers are union too).

Tom Petty's song finally comes in during the credit roll.

This is a great movie that really shows how schools, bureaucracy and unions are failing for our kids. Parents need to be the force of change. Our kids deserve the best.

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It shows how a few people with passion can make a big difference for so many. The school system in this country is failing our kids. We all need too stop accepting failure..

Carrie

NH

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It's about a moms' struggle changing the school her daughter goes to. Though it's about more than that too.

The perseverance and determination she shows in the movie is exactly what parents should be like if their kids were not doing so well in school. Education is not something to take lightly and she doesn't. She wants more for her daughter, as most parents do, but stays active in making sure she gets a proper education.

I will admit, the hubby wasn't interested in the film. I say, his loss! It was a great movie, though I can see why the men wouldn't be into it.

By the way, have tissues handy... there is a blubbering moment.

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This movie was really good and I felt like these mothers took their kids educations( or lack there of ) into their own hands and made learning so much better for their children. It felt like the world or the system was against them but, they overcame the odds. Although, I did love the movie I felt like it ended too soon and would have like to have seen how much better things were ran at the school after all the changes were made. Overall...I enjoyed it though!

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