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Won’t Back Down

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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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 'Won't Back Down' from the film's protesters

Randee Dawn, TODAY contributor
VIDEO - 'Won't Back Down' is an uncompromising look at the health of American school systems, and what parents can do to effect change...
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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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