• 2012
  • PG
  • 2h 1m
Won't Back Down

Summary Two determined mothers­, one a teacher, look to transform their children's failing inner city school. Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy, they risk everything to make a difference in the education and future of their children. View more details

  • 2012
  • PG
  • 2h 1m

Won't Back Down

Directed : Daniel Barnz

Written : Daniel Barnz Brin Hill

Stars : Oscar Isaac Viola Davis Holly Hunter Maggie Gyllenhaal

All cast & crew

6.4

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : Sep 27, 2012

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Production companies : Walden Media Gran Via Productions Lemodeln Model & Talent Agency

Summary Two determined mothers­, one a teacher, look to transform their children's failing inner city school. Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy, they risk everything to make a difference in the education and future of their children. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : Sep 27, 2012

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Production companies : Walden Media Gran Via Productions Lemodeln Model & Talent Agency

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