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  • Oscar Nominated Actress Viola Davis, star of the upcoming @WontBackDown, wows on the red carpet in Vivienne Westwood. Who says new moms can’t be fierce?
  • @WontBackDown is inspired by thousands of events that happen every day as parents selflessly advocate for their children to receive the promise of a great education.   It isn't easy, but it is worth it!  September 28th, be there! http://po.st/f3vgh3
  • Thank you twitter fan Shirley H. @Shirls for sharing this cool photo from the screening today of @WontBackDown in Tampa, moderated by Wallstreet Journal's Campbell Brown
  • Ross Brenneman of Education Week offers an interesting point of view: "The villain" in 'Won't Back Down' isn't a teacher or a union—it's the frustrations of poverty." Read more http://po.st/FCZGCi

Calling all NC residents: Don’t miss the advance screening of @WontBackDown at the DNC, hosted by Parent Revolution, Students First and Democrats for Education Reform on Sep 3. 2012. There will be a Q&A afterwards with a few surprises. http://po.st/6twACW   ... Read More

  • Remember: You won't want to miss Academy Award nominated actress Rosie Perez on @GoodAfternoon America #GAA today!
  • Have you seen this clip? http://po.st/9vSq3u Tell us what you think of this pivotal moment between two mothers (played by Viola Davis & Maggie Gyllenhaal) in @WontBackDown. More exclusives available at http://po.st/f3vgh3
  • We're getting a lot of feedback on Twitter, http://po.st/qSFlSE Thank you to @CoryBid who saw one of the many screenings being held nationwide for @WontBackDown. "Attended advance screening of #wontbackdown last night. Very inspiring. It's not about us, it's about the kids. HOPE!" Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@WBDmovie) for more screening deals and announcements. http://po.st/qSFlSE
  • Maggie Gyllenhaal opens up to Parent & Child magazine about her views on being an actor, a mother, and an advocate for education. "My mother taught me that if you see something that needs to be changed in your community, it’s your responsibility to do everything you can to change it." Read the full Articles: http://po.st/OvfrAv
  • We're looking forward to @JulliardSchool Alum Ving Rhames' performance in @WBDmovie this fall http://po.st/MFJN1V. In theaters Sep 28.
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  • The spirit of Paying-it-Forward just got more inspiring http://po.st/yLyMRO @MikeWoolfolk surprises an unsuspecting teacher by paying for her school supplies.
  • Did you catch the Twilight cover edition of @EW? Find out who said: "When I see people doing things that are heroic or self-sacrificing, 'Well, that's just something in their DNA.' My character is just as much as mess as we all are, and she's still able to do something really extraordinary." ...on page 44. http://po.st/xpJ8mU
  • Mark your calendars everyone! @Rosie Perez, one of the amazing stars in Won't Back Down, (in theaters Sept 28), will be making her guest appearance on @GoodAfternoonAmerica on Monday, 8.27. Should be a good interview!
  • Check out this article from Nytimes http://po.st/UAi9Ml. Won't Back Down is "ultimately about the impact of superior teaching, the need to foster more of it and the importance of school accountability." - Frank Bruni, New York Times takes on the education debate from all sides.
  • "We choose to build rockets not because it's easy, but because it's hard!" ~ Sheila Condino, the first teacher honoree tonight. Thank you for reminding us to never give up! http://po.st/sQzkwk
  • @OurNameisFun opens up an amazing set on @TeachersRock12. up next @JoshHutcherson and @CarrieUnderwood.
  • The fun may have already started on the east coast, but don't worry. We'll be sharing our live comments and cool behind-the-scenes shots for all you west coasters for CBS airing of Teacher's Rock 2012. Be sure to follow us on twitter http://po.st/qSFlSE!
  • Don't forget to set you TiVo today to see @Josh Groban, @GarthBrooks, @DierksBentley & @CarrieUnderwood on CBS @ 8pm EST, tonight!! You won't want to miss it!
  • Find out why Carrie Underwood thanks her teacher...who also happened to be her mom! Be sure to mark you TiVo for the full taping on CBS tomorrow, 8/17 at 8pm EST. http://po.st/MFJN1V
  • Academy Award nominee, Maggie Gyllenhaal credits her teacher, Austin Pendleton, with sharing one of the most meaningful lessons in her life and work, “that you are who you are and all of who you are will come through in your work. Strengths and weaknesses." Who do you credit with your inner strength? http://po.st/MFJN1V
  • Some more amazing footage from the star studded concert @TeachersRock in LA to honor teachers like Brittany Yarak. What a great evening! We're looking forward to the one hour show on CBS on 8/14. Thanks @ABC7 See full clip here: http://po.st/Vyrjcf
  • So many amazing teachers honored in person, tonight at the @TeachersRock2012 Concert. What an inspiration! Thank you to all who came out in support. The live airing will be on CBS on Friday 8.14!
  • The resistance may be discouraging, but change is inevitable. The countdown begins: http://po.st/jdw6q6

The deals just keep getting sweeter! We're GIVING AWAY Three (3) pairs of tickets (yes, 3) to the @TeachersRock2012 benefit concert happening Tuesday at the Nokia Theatre in LA. To Enter: Follow us @ Twitter.com/WBDMovie for a chance to win your pair! Good luck, everyone!   ... Read More