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Cast
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  • Maggie Gyllenhaal

    Maggie Gyllenhaal

    Jamie Fitzpatrick

  • Viola Davis

    Viola Davis

    Nona Alberts

  • Oscar Isaac

    Oscar Isaac

    Michael Perry

  • Holly Hunter

    Holly Hunter

    Evelyn Riske

  • Rosie Perez

    Rosie Perez

    Breena Harper

  • Ving Rhames

    Ving Rhames

    Principal Thompson

  • Marianne Jean-Babtiste

    Marianne Jean-Babtiste

    Olivia Lopez

Credits
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  • Daniel Barnz

    Daniel Barnz

    Director / Screenwriter

  • Brin Hill

    Brin Hill

    Screenwriter

  • Mark Johnson

    Mark Johnson

    Producer

  • Ron Schmidt

    Ron Schmidt

    Executive Producer

  • Tom Williams

    Tom Williams

    Executive Producer

  • Michael Flaherty

    Michael Flaherty

    Executive Producer

  • Amanda Morgan Palmer

    Amanda Morgan Palmer

    Executive Producer

Latest News

  1. In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of 'Looper,' 'Hotel Transylvania,' 'Won't Back Down' and More

    In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of 'Looper,' 'Hotel Transylvania,' 'Won't Back Down' and More

    9:00 pm PDT 9/27/2012
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    What THR's critics say about the movies opening this week. READ MORE

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  2. Box Office Preview: 'Hotel Transylvania' Headed for Easy No. 1, 'Looper' Eyes No. 2

    Box Office Preview: 'Hotel Transylvania' Headed for Easy No. 1, 'Looper' Eyes No. 2

    6:00 pm PDT 9/27/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The Maggie Gyllenhaal-Viola Davis teacher drama "Won't Back Down" is expecting a soft opening; new specialty offerings include "Pitch Perfect." READ MORE

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  3. The Race
    Watch Video Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rosie Perez Address Raging Controversy About 'Won't Back Down' (Video)

    Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rosie Perez Address Raging Controversy About 'Won't Back Down' (Video)

    2:02 pm PDT 9/27/2012
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    More than 50 people protested outside of the film's New York premiere, having heard that it unfairly demonizes teachers unions. The film's stars vehemently disagree. READ MORE

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  4. In the Magazine
    Teachers and Parents Protest 'Won't Back Down'

    Teachers and Parents Protest 'Won't Back Down'

    10:46 am PDT 9/26/2012
    • Tatiana Siegel
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    20th Century Fox and Walden Media hold steadfast against angry teachers unions. READ MORE

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  5. Review
    Watch Video Won't Back Down: Film Review

    Won't Back Down: Film Review

    6:01 am PDT 9/26/2012
    • David Rooney
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    Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis take charge of a turnaround campaign at a failing Pittsburgh elementary school in Daniel Barnz's inspirational agenda movie. READ MORE

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  6. Fash Track
    Maggie Gyllenhaal Works Two-Tone Look at 'Won't Back Down' Premiere

    Maggie Gyllenhaal Works Two-Tone Look at 'Won't Back Down' Premiere

    6:29 pm PDT 9/25/2012
    • Merle Ginsberg
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    The actress sported a vertically divided dress with a ruffle - one side black, one side pink - at the New York debut of her film. READ MORE

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  7. 'Won't Back Down' Trailer

    3:24 pm PDT 9/25/2012
    • David Simpson
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    Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis star in Daniel Barz's movie about two mothers, one a teacher that face major obstacles when they attempt to transform a failing inner city school. READ MORE

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  8. Q&A with 'Won't Back Down' Actresses Rosie Perez, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis

    12:11 pm PDT 9/25/2012
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    THR's awards analyst Scott Feinberg hosts a Q&A with the stars of Daniel Barnz's drama 'Won't Back Down'. READ MORE

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Summary

In this powerful story – inspired by true events – of parenthood, friendship, hope and courage, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis portray determined mothers¬ who will stop at nothing to transform their children’s failing inner city school. Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy and a system mired in traditional thinking, they risk everything to make a difference in the education and future of their children.

Company Info

  • 20th Century Fox Studio
  • Walden Media Production Company
  • Gran Via Productions Production Company