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Won't Back Down

Viola Davis film sets worst opening box office record

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The controversial education-themed drama Won't Back Down, which stars Oscar nominees Viola Davis and Maggie Gyllenhaal, bombed at the box office last weekend -- in historic fashion...
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Viola Davis

Viola Davis speaks out on new film, 'Won't Back Down'

Kelley L. Carter, Ebony.com
The Oscar-nominated actress co-stars alongside Maggie Gyllenhaal, Holly Hunter and Rosie Perez in new film Won’t Back Down, which opens Friday, and Hollywood insiders already are claiming that she’s getting the gold.
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Won't Back Down

Why 'Wont Back Down' is controversial

Ugonna Okpalaoka
theGRIO REPORT - Amid calls for education change during NBC’s 2012 Education Nation Summit, the Sunday night premiere of Won't Back Down drew a crowd of protesters, voicing their objections to the film's message...
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Viola Davis

Viola Davis next film to get Oscar push

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Viola Davis' first major starring role since The Help will be in a drama called Won't Back Down, featuring Maggie Gyllenhaal...
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