From inner-city youth to business executives, Manny has learned to speak, and command, the language of his audiences with relevant, riveting, and compelling messages, moving them from cheers, to laughter, to tears, and go-forward determination. Manny has a gift: the ability to connect with, hold the attention of, and energize all kinds of audiences. Speaking to over 125 groups a year for the past decade, he is the speaker of choice for conferences, conventions, schools, fundraisers, and banquets. Scott Cluthe live with Manny Scott, original Freedom Writer whose story was featured in the film of the same name, as they discuss his life, his mission and Manny's new book YourNext Chapter, How to Turn the Page and Create the Life of Your Dreams.Īn original Freedom Writer whose story is told in part in the 2007 hit movie, Freedom Writers, Manny Scott has energized over a million leaders, educators, volunteers, and students worldwide with his authentic, inspiring messages of hope. Manny Scott was a few minutes late, but more then made up for it by spending a fantastic 40 minutes with me. Manuel 'Manny' Scott's early life was in part the inspiration for the character Marcus in the 2007 movie 'Freedom Writers.' Scott spoke during a Cumberland County Schools virtual community.
