Chracter Representations

Following Dyer's theory of how it is important to have stars in movies, Freedom Writers has he usage of his theor by the actor Mario Berrett playing 'Andre' in the movie.
Andre is represented in a negative light and is shown as a more of a 'hot temered' teen who is angry at everything and everyone. His character is portrayed as really aggressive and lost in his own world type. With pressure from on the streets and at home. The only thing he would have to look forward to was his education. The depression from his mother being a drug addict and his brother being sent of to jail was a reason for him to rely on a bright future so much.