Lean On Me
A true story about a real hero.
Lean on Me is the true story of high school principal Joe Clark, who armed himself with a bullhorn and Louisville Slugger and slammed the door on losers at Eastside High in Paterson, New Jersey. Brought in to save the school, he chained the doors to keep troublemakers out and strivers in. Some parents and teachers fought him. But many kids loved him. He turned the school around and his achievement became a national triumph.
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Uplifting and Inspirational Story - newdaysof
Morgan Freeman is great as usual playing the iron-fisted principal who brings discipline and success to a sad-sack high-school.
The storyline is somewhat familiar (Welcome Back Kotter, To Sir With Love, Stand And Deliver), but it's still fun to watch Freeman's character in action as he miraculously transforms what seems like a hopeless situation into one of success. Based on true events, it is an uplifting and inspirational story.
The actors who play the high-school kids are also great and they are very believable in their roles. The soundtrack is good with lots of interesting tunes from the 80's including some early rap tunes. There is also a nice updated version of Bill Wither's classic tune, Lean On Me which is sung by the whole school at a moment of crisis and opportunity. Definitely a fun and engrossing film to watch.lean on me - movie_goer
"Morgan Freeman Never disapoints, I have yet to find an exception!"
Lean On Me is Not just some High school drama, but backed by factual events. Joe Clark a dedicated educator of over 30 years and somewhat off the wall, beyond ordinary character. Is subjected to a once respectful school and now a Ghetto slum. A two sided opinion of Eastern High school is blamed for it's intergration program by outsiders. But as the fault may have it, Clark puts that theory to the test and proves otherwise. The staff and higher power have given up on it's future prospectors. With Lack of Funds, Clark does a 360 with New Jersey Inner school systems by getting through to every student body and co-workers. Encouraging them with impowerment, hope, and a bright future.Lean on me - papaduck
One of Morgan Freemen!s best movies.A powerfull
movie.You cannot walk away from it.We need more principals like him.Do it his way or get out.A must see. Put this on the top of your viewing list.Better than "To sir with love". This is a movie you want to lend to your friends. I chose
this as my first review.
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Uplifting and Inspirational Story - newdaysof
Morgan Freeman is great as usual playing the iron-fisted principal who brings discipline and success to a sad-sack high-school.
The storyline is somewhat familiar (Welcome Back Kotter, To Sir With Love, Stand And Deliver), but it's still fun to watch ...lean on me - movie_goer
"Morgan Freeman Never disapoints, I have yet to find an exception!"
Lean On Me is Not just some High school drama, but backed by factual events. Joe Clark a dedicated educator of over 30 years and somewhat off the wall, beyond ordinary character. Is ...Lean on me - papaduck
One of Morgan Freemen!s best movies.A powerfull
movie.You cannot walk away from it.We need more principals like him.Do it his way or get out.A must see. Put this on the top of your viewing list.Better than "To sir with love". This is a movie you want to ...