Won't Back Down(2012)
“If you can't beat the system... change it”
Overview
Jamie Fitzpatrick and Nona Alberts are two women from opposites sides of the social and economic track, but they have one thing in common: a mission to fix their community's broken school and ensure a bright future for their children. The two women refuse to let any obstacles stand in their way as they battle a bureaucracy that's hopelessly mired in traditional thinking, and they seek to re-energize a faculty that has lost its passion for teaching.
Director
Daniel Barnz
Studio
Gran Via Productions
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Viola Davis
as Nona Alberts
Maggie Gyllenhaal
as Jamie Fitzpatrick
Ving Rhames
as Principal Thompson
Lance Reddick
as Charles Alberts
Rosie Perez
as Breena Harper
Emily Alyn Lind
as Malia
Stephen Weigand
as Riske's assistant
Liza Colón-Zayas
as Yvonne
Teri Clark
as Miss Andrews
Sarab Kamoo
as Principal Chamudes
Oscar Isaac
as Michael Perry
Holly Hunter
as Evelyn Riske
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
Gran Via Productions • Walden Media
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Where can I watch Won't Back Down?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Won't Back Down (2012).
What is Won't Back Down about?▼
Jamie Fitzpatrick and Nona Alberts are two women from opposites sides of the social and economic track, but they have one thing in common: a mission to fix their community's broken school and ensure a bright future for their children. The two women refuse to let any obstacles stand in their way as they battle a bureaucracy that's hopelessly mired in traditional thinking, and they seek to re-energize a faculty that has lost its passion for teaching.
Who directed Won't Back Down?▼
Won't Back Down was directed by Daniel Barnz and released in 2012. It is a drama film.
How long is Won't Back Down?▼
Won't Back Down has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in Won't Back Down?▼
The cast of Won't Back Down includes Viola Davis as Nona Alberts, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Jamie Fitzpatrick, Ving Rhames as Principal Thompson, Lance Reddick as Charles Alberts, Rosie Perez as Breena Harper and more.
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