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In every war, there is an enemy. I watched my mother being hlaf-beaten to death, and watched as bloodand tears streamed down her face. I felt useless and scared, and furious at the same time. I can still feel the sting of the belt on my back and my legs. One time he couldn't pay the rent. That night he stopped us on the street and pointed to the concrete. He said, "pick a spot."
In every war, there is an enemy. I watched my mother being hlaf-beaten to death, and watched as bloodand tears streamed down her face. I felt useless and scared, and furious at the same time. I can still feel the sting of the belt on my back and my legs. One time he couldn't pay the rent. That night he stopped us on the street and pointed to the concrete. He said, "pick a spot."
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In every war there is an enemy
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I watched my mother being half beaten to death
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and watched as blood and tears streamed down her face
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I felt useless and scared and furious at the same time
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I felt useless and scared and furious at the same time
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Stay there Brandy Watch the kids
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Get my money Watch the kids
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I can still feel the sting of the belt on my back and my legs
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One time he couldn't pay the rent
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Movie Summary
A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves and pursue education beyond high school.
Actors
Erin Gruwell
